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Services
We offer a variety of services and assistance to local governments, public agencies, and community organizations that are interested in developing or improving participatory budgeting processes.
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Speakers & Workshops 
- Introduction to PB talks
- Demo workshops
- Customized talks and workshops for schools, housing authorities, and community organization
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

Participatory Budgeting in Chicago
Since the beginning of 2009, we have worked with Alderman Joe Moore and community leaders to launch the first participatory budgeting process in the US, with the Alderman's $1.3 million ward budget.


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