Check out the latest news from Sembrando Sentido: Sembrando Sentido launched the Federal Funding and Impact Tracker Initiative during the 2024 Census Open Innovative Labs Summit. The initiative aims to address challenges in tracking over $127 billion in federal funds for Hurricane recovery efforts, emphasizing transparency and community involvement in Puerto Rico's reconstruction. With support from PolicyLink, the US Census Bureau, Magic Cabinet, and 1.5 Climate Strategies Group, its objective is to establish a national standard for fair funds distribution, promoting a community-driven approach to recovery. Sembrando Sentido's broader initiatives include improving public contracting practices, advocating for inclusive financial measures, anti-corruption actions, and open government reforms. For more in-depth information, check out the complete article on Pasquines. https://lnkd.in/eD8ucr7Y
Sembrando Sentido's Federal Funding and Impact Tracker would provide information to become a powerful advocacy instrument by helping communities understand where the funding is directed, what achievements have been made, and where changes are needed.