International Budget Partnership

Imagine a future where rural communities have access to clinics with reliable supplies of medicine, nurses, and doctors. 🏥💊 Where everyday people can influence decisions at all levels on how to raise revenues and provide services. 💬📈 Follow Fatima’s story to see our new strategy in action. 🌍✨ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/evNrKwV7

"We will bring together allies for change across civil society, government and the private sector to forge solutions to make public money work better for everyone. We just unveiled a new strategy to combat these issues". Read our new strategy here: https://lnkd.in/evNrKwV7

"Governments can leverage public money as a powerful tool to engage their people and address inequality head on. Today, we are unveiling our new strategy." https://lnkd.in/evNrKwV7. #openbudgets #IBPNewStrategy

To tackle inequality, we are bringing together allies across civil society, government, and the private sector to make public resources work better for everyone. Our approach includes generating standardized data and evidence, creating access to decision-making spaces, and influencing global institutions on key issues like financing for public services and debt management. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/evNrKwV7 #openbudgets #IBPNewStrategy

Our work over the years has shown that we need powerful reform coalitions to shift incentives & make budgets work for people. 💪📊 The results are clear: more than 10 million people now have better access to services thanks to our budget advocacy. 🌍✨ These aren't just numbers – they're stories of transformed lives and communities thriving when public money works for people. ❤️🌱 But this is just the beginning of our journey. 🚀 Stay tuned for our new strategy launching on Monday, Oct 28! 📅🔜 #openbudgets #IBPNewStrategy

Government borrowing decisions deeply impact our public services and economic wellbeing, yet often escape proper scrutiny. While transparency matters, it's insufficient to prevent debt crises. We need robust domestic oversight where legislators, auditors, and civil society can effectively monitor and influence borrowing decisions. Our upcoming strategy document will outline concrete steps for strengthening debt accountability and ensuring public resources serve their intended purpose - supporting development and protecting vulnerable populations. Simple debt disclosure isn't enough. We need active participation from domestic stakeholders to secure responsible borrowing practices that prioritize public interest over lender preferences. Watch out for our new strategy to ensure that this works. #openbudgets #IBPNewStrategy

We had a packed house last night at our reception on the sidelines of #AnnualMeetings #AM2024. 🎉 60+ of our partners, peers, and supporters got a preview of our new strategy. 🙌 So grateful to all who came! Stay tuned for the launch on Monday! 🚀✨ #IBPNewStrategy #openbudgets

"By constitutional provision, Kenya has one of the most progressive institutions that are supposed to provide checks and balances over government borrowing and spending. But these institutions are not doing what they are supposed to be doing, and this has led to citizens’ frustration". Dr Abraham Rugo, Executive Director, Bajeti Hub, speaking during our event on empowering domestic oversight of public debt at the World Bank/IMF #AnnualMeetings #DebtAccountability #openbudgets

Public participation isn't just a buzzword - it's fundamental to effective governance and fair resource management. When citizens, civil society organizations, think tanks, and communities actively engage in government decision-making, we see demonstrably better outcomes for everyone. True accountability requires multiple voices. From parliamentary oversight to grassroots community input and expert civil society analysis, this collaborative ecosystem ensures public resources truly serve public needs. Our upcoming strategy document will outline concrete steps for promoting fair and transparent management of public resources. Because when citizens and government work together, we achieve better results for all. Your voice matters in shaping how government works. Stay tuned for new strategy to spur governments to raise and spend public money fairly! #openbudgets #IBPNewStrategy

"There seem to be incentives for both government and creditors not to be transparent...." Austin Ndiokwelu, Director of Policy and Global Advocacy, International Budget Partnership. #DebtAccountability #openbudgets