Metropolitan Municipalities Open Budget Report

Jan 23, 2020 | Blog

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Metropolitan Municipalities Open Budget Report

Jan 23, 2020 | Blog

​Public participation in government is one of the cornerstones of the South African Constitution, and is an essential factor in ensuring accountability. 

Findings of this report resonate with Planact’s advocacy work around transparency and public participation in municipal planning processes, in particular the budget process.

Download the 2019 Metro Open Budget Survey here

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