Participatory Local Democracy

Abstract: The main characteristics and expansion of participatory budgeting (PB) in Brazil are described. Reference is made to its expansion in Europe and Africa. A proposal for the implementation of participatory budgeting in different situations is outlined.

Author(s): Avritzer, Leonardo

Source(s): , p. 209-223, ill., map, tabs

Published: 2009 European parliament. Socialist group, Brussels (English

ISBN/ISSN: /

Link: http://www.socialdemocrats.eu/gpes/media3/documents/2841_EN_dilemmas_in_globalization_final_book.pdf#page=213