The Perilous Paths of Deeper Democracy: Understanding the Rise and Decline of Participatory Budgeting in Porto Alegre, Brazil

Participatory budgeting in Porto Alegre, Brazil is widely regarded internationally as one of the most significant innovations in participatory governance. Launched in the late 1980s, it has been credited with deepening political and social inclusion, enabling ordinary citizens to shape municipal bud...

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Main Author: Teresa R. Melgar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of the Philippines 2015-12-01
Series:Social Science Diliman
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Online Access:http://www.journals.upd.edu.ph/index.php/socialsciencediliman/article/view/4887