SeneNews TV explores citizen participation and budget transparency in public finance management

Abdelkader Boukari, project manager at BudgIT Sénégal, detailed mechanisms to connect citizens with state finances. The discussion covered understanding the national budget, the impact of digital tools on citizen oversight, and innovative public project monitoring tools. BudgIT Sénégal's mission to make budgetary data accessible and understandable for citizens was highlighted.

The program emphasized simplifying the state budget with clear language to encourage public ownership of policies. Initiatives like Xam Sa Koom, which promotes transparency and civic education to strengthen accountability, were also featured. The Tracka platform, designed for monitoring public projects and verifying the execution of public investments, was presented as a key governance tool.

The role of Community Champions in collecting information for effective monitoring was also discussed. The interview touched on using data and surveys for advocacy with public authorities, underscoring the importance of fact-based arguments in reform processes. Finally, the discussion addressed the digital transformation of citizen participation and the evolving relationship between citizens and institutions, encouraging youth involvement in transparency and public action oversight.