1. Group 2 Day 2 Citizen Engagement

2. Group 1 - Countries
Ukraine
Georgia
Moldova
Belarus
Albania
Bulgaria
Russian Federation
Romania

3. Summary of Discussions
Public and Government Motivation
Public
Low level of motivation overall
In most countries, motivation at the local level is stronger as it is closer to specific projects/expenditures
Those who are more familiar with budget issues (students, researches) display a higher level of motivation
Budget literacy must be improved
NGOs are more motivated that private citizens
Recommendations
Use interactive tools, such as games and interactive maps
Make information easy to understand and compelling

4. Summary of Discussions Public and Government Motivation Government
Motivation at the government level is higher than among the public; it is mostly spearheaded by national MOF
Public proposals are used to design programs and concept notes
Foster competition to motivate government authorities to engage citizens
Provide financial assistance to subnational governments
Political motivation of top government officials
Participate in and Improve rankings in international ratings
Set international indices as MOF’s performance indicators
Recommendations
Exchange knowledge, participate in international conferences and events

5. Summary of Discussions
Public Engagement Tools
Publish Citizens’ Budgets at different stages of the budget process
Budget hearings
Portals to vote on projects
TV shows and debates
Participatory budget technologies
Budget literacy tools: Budget Days, curricula, and training
Recommendations
Give participants a voice during hearings
Information on decisions made
Provide tax relief to entrepreneurs willing to engage in participatory budget initiatives

6. Summary of Discussions
IT Portals
There are open budget portals both at central and local levels
Analytical tools designed by international organizations (BOOST or Big Data) are used
Feedback is available through portals
Recommendations
Design modules enabling citizens not only to vote but to pitch their projects

7. Thank you