Participatory budgeting as a mechanism of direct democracy in Poland

This document analyzes participatory budgeting as a direct democracy tool in Polish local governments.

The resource discusses participatory budgeting's (PB) legal foundation, historical development, and the process of citizen involvement in budget allocation. Key components include mandatory PB in certain municipalities, and principles ensuring the binding nature of decisions, transparency, and citizen engagement.

The document also highlights models of PB and suggests recommendations for enhancing citizen participation and ensuring effective implementation.

Source: Powołaliśmy Fundację Przyszłość Pokoleń
Author information: Wojciech Furtak
Language: Polish

Year of publication: 2021