PB Explained
Participatory budgeting (PB) is a democratic process in which community members decide how to spend part of a public budget. It gives people real power over real money.
Community Design
Representatives shape objectives and develop transparent process rules
Brainstorm
The community generates project ideas
Project Development
Proposal ideas are formed into feasible projects
Community Vote
Community members vote to select projects that they want funded
Fund Winners
The government/institution funds the winning projects