« Büyükçekmece » takes part in the European Local Democracy Week - a paneuropean event coordinated by the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe - as « Partner city »
Participatory Budgeting
Büyükçekmece, Istanbul Türkiye
From 19/09/2023 to 27/09/2023
Participatory budgeting is a system that brings local citizens and municipal officials together during the budget preparation process, allowing citizens to actively participate in decision-making.The participation of neighbour leaders (mukhtars) and political parties also signifies an important point
Beyond enhancing citizen involvement in decision-making, participatory budgeting also fosters effectiveness, transparency, accountability, and auditability in municipal budget operations.
Participatory budgeting is a community-focused and inclusive process that empowers citizens to voice their opinions and wield decision-making authority in the budgeting processes of their neighborhoods, districts, and cities, thus advancing the cause of direct democracy.
