Services

We offer a variety of services to local governments, public agencies, and community organizations that are interested in developing or improving participatory budgeting processes.

- Speakers & Workshops
- Technical Assistance
- Evaluation
- Research

Speakers & Workshops
- Introduction to PB talks
- Demo workshops
- Customized talks and workshops for schools, housing authorities, and community organizations

Technical Assistance
Support and accompaniment for:
- Building broad community partnerships
- Participatory rule-making and process design
- Development of technical tools, such as budget matrices and voting systems
- Planning and facilitation of community workshops, assemblies, and meetings
- Preparation of budget literacy and educational materials
- Staff training and capacity-building
- Production of publicity materials

Evaluation
- Participatory evaluation
- Development of evaluation frameworks, including monitoring indicators and survey, interview, and observation tools
- Preparation and dissemination of evaluation reports
- Facilitation of evaluation and planning workshops

Research
- Feasibility and scoping studies
- Research on best practices from other cities
- Participatory action research