GIFT - Global Initiative for Fiscal Transparency

IN PHOTOS: High-level meetings with UNICEF Egypt يونيسف مصر مصر , Ministry of Finance (Egypt), and GIFT were held yesterday marking a pivotal moment for government's commitment to enhance in Egypt based on international standards and best practices.

Key discussion highlights 👇:
✅ Presentation of latest trends in implementing reforms
✅ Identifying improvements for the Open Budget Survey
✅ Highlighting the importance of prioritizing children & vulnerable groups in the budget
✅ How to foster meaningful engagement in budget processes

Tags: M*F Fiscal Transparency and Citizen Engagement Unit - وحدة الشفافية والمشاركة المجتمعيةدة الشفافية والمشاركة المجتمعية

On November 28, GovData Initiative (GDI) Executive Director Marco Zaplan participated in a discussion at the Stewards General Meeting (SGM) 2023 organized by GIFT - Global Initiative for Fiscal Transparency. The discussion showcased the 2023 Dataquests and Data Rally Journeys of contest winners and organizers from the Philippines, Mexico, and Colombia. He emphasized the significance of effective leadership and partnerships between government and civil society, shedding light on the impact of initiatives like InfoDataquest and Project DIME of DBM.

In May 2023, Zaplan won the 2023 InfoDataquest co-organized by FOI Philippines, DBM, AAP, and GIFT. His submission, titled "Better Budget Management through Data-Driven Storytelling," examined government agencies' budget utilization rate by disbursement as a proportion of the overall budget allocation. Through the tool, he proposed a solution that can assist decision-makers in assessing agencies' absorptive ability, benchmarking performance across agencies, and proposing solutions and reforms for more efficient and effective public spending.

Examining The Principles of Public Participation in Fiscal Policies, the sessions explored initiatives such as the Rally and for sustainable development. These efforts aimed to engage diverse audiences, reaching those traditionally less involved in fiscal data analysis.

GDI believes that collectively, we can navigate the path towards sustainable fiscal openness and create a lasting impact.



To know more, visit govdatainitiative.org

IN THE NEWS: That's a wrap on the GIFT Stewards General Meeting ! In the last two days, we've witnessed a whirlwind of insights, innovations, and inspirations from members of the GIFT community. Check out session highlights 👇 :

🌟 Opening with a Bang! kicked off with enriching updates from GIFT Stewards. From achievements to future plans, this session set the tone for a forward-looking and engaging event.

💫📢 Spotlighting initiatives, Session 2 showcased & Journeys. A panel of winners & organizers shared their experiences, driving home the impact of government-civil society collaborations in promoting the meaningful use of .

✅ The Stewards General Assembly then focused on updates on GIFT's strategic workplan and major announcements on transitions within the Network. 📢 More information on GIFT's new directions will be announced in our next newsletter! Check your inbox soon.📫😉✨

💻📲📶 Exploring Digital Frontiers! Session 4 delved into the Guidelines for Digital Solutions for published by the . Insights on & leveraging for transparency were share by experts from the International Monetary Fund, Department of Budget and Management of the Philippines, & Ministerio de Economía de la Nación Argentina.

Thank you to all the GIFT Stewards and partners for making this event a success!!! 🙏 ✨

IN PHOTO: GIFT's joined an roundtable that unpacked improvements & challenges in the of .

Organizamos taller de Datos Abiertos de Transparencia Presupuestaria junto con GIFT - Global Initiative for Fiscal Transparency y PADF, dirigido al equipo técnico del Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas, orientado a impulsar la adopción de estándares internacionales en esta materia.

📫🗞️ NEWS ALERT: Dive into GIFT's October newsletter!

Join us in our countdown to the Stewards General Meeting 2023 & read about work in Georgia, Egypt, Cote d'Ivoire, Mexico & more. 🌍🌟💡
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🔗https://www.fiscaltransparency.net/newsletter-90-oct-2023/

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📫🗞️ ¡Extra!: ¡ mira el boletín de octubre de GIFT!

Súmate a la cuenta regresiva de nuestra reunión anual de consejeros en 2023 y entérate de nuestro trabajo el Georgia, Egipto, Côte d’Ivoire, México y mucho más! 🌍🌟💡
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🔗https://www.fiscaltransparency.net/newsletter-90-oct-2023/

📽A RÉGARDER : Dans cette vidéo, Juan Pablo Guerrero partage la façon dont le réseau GIFT renforce l'ouverture budgétaire à travers le monde. 🌐📊 Rejoignez notre mission vers des budgets publics plus transparents, inclusifs et redevables. ▶️👇

Video par Institut de la gestion publique et du développement économique (IGPDE) de France. ✨

Encourager et soutenir la transparence budgétaire dans le monde entier : la mission du réseau GIFT Global Initiative for Fiscal Transparency (GIFT) est une organisation qui vise à promouvoir la transparence, la responsabilité et la participation au process...

LOOK: Check out photos from the "Workshop on in the Budget Process" facilitated by the GIFT Team held today at Hôtel Suprême, Grand Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire.

The event is conducted in collaboration with the Programme Pays de Renforcement des Capacités of Côte d'Ivoire.

TODAY: With support from the Programme Pays de Renforcement des Capacités, GIFT kicks off a series of meetings with different stakeholder in Côte d’Ivoire to share assessment results & facilitate discussions on how to further enhance and explore different points of entries for in the budget process in the country.

🔥 JUST OUT!
📢 Explore the newly released Regional Note- "Enhancing Budget Transparency in the MENA Region," in partnership with ' METAC and 🌐 📊

Download here: https://ibp.tiny.us/MENA-transparency

The paper highlights that the public budget can be a potent tool to foster socioeconomic development and bolster governance in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Increased budget transparency can contribute to an effective management of public finances, improved allocation of resources, and higher trust in public institutions.

IN PHOTOS: Days 2 & 3 of the Peer Learning Mission on and between Egypt and Georgia supported by UNICEF Egypt يونيسف مصر with representatives from the Georgian Administration of Government, Parliamentary Budget Office, UNICEF Georgia, Transparency International Georgia, PMCG - Policy and Management Consulting Group.

The government delegation was headed by Sara Eid of the Fiscal Transparency and Citizen Engagement Unit - وحدة الشفافية والمشاركة المجتمعية of the Ministry of Finance - Egypt.

LOOK: GIFT facilitates enriching exchanges between representatives وحدة الشفافية والمشاركة المجتمعية of the وزارة المالية - مصر - Ministry of Finance Egypt 🇪🇬 & of Georgia 🇬🇪 on DAY 1 of the Peer Learning Mission on and supported by UNICEF Egypt يونيسف مصر. The learning sessions are set from Oct 10-12 in , Georgia.

IN PHOTOS: In collaboration with Europe Foundation • ევროპის ფონდი, Marianne Fabian, GIFT’s Communication and Outreach Coordinator, facilitates the “Principles of Public Participation in Fiscal Policies: Training for Georgian Stakeholders” today in .

LOOK: GIFT shares about public participation and the use of digital tools in budget processes during the PEMNA Budget Community of Practice Meeting in Timor Leste. ⭐️ GIFT is represented by Raquel Ferreira, Senior Technical Advisor.

Photos ⬇️ ❤️

🚨🗞️The GIFT September Newsletter is here!

Read about the latest efforts of the and communities in championing innovations in and . Stay informed! ✨👇

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https://fiscaltransparency.net/newsletter-89-sep-2023/

🚨🗞️ ¡Ya está aquí el boletín de septiembre de GIFT! Mira los últimos avances en las comunidades y en y . ¡No te lo pierdas! ✨👇

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https://fiscaltransparency.net/newsletter-89-sep-2023/

▶️WATCH: Recordings of the Rencontres Internationales de la Gestion Publique 2023 are now up!

GIFT Network Director Juan Pablo Guerrero joined this event that tackled budget reviews in France and its implications for & in . ✨

https://www.economie.gouv.fr/igpde-seminaires-conferences/rigp-2023

READ: GIFT Network Director Juan Pablo Guerrero puts emphasis on the increasing value of across all the stages of the budget process during his closing keynote address at the 2023 ICGFM International Conference held today.

Organizamos junto con GIFT - Global Initiative for Fiscal Transparency y el Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas Ecuador el taller de cocreación de la Hoja de Ruta de Transparencia Presupuestaria en Ecuador, para definir próximos pasos para alcanzar ese objetivo.

: In her latest Manila Bulletin article, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman shared how she promoted the digitalization of the country’s public financial management processes during the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit in Tallinn, Estonia.

As Chair of the Philippine Open Government Partnership (PH-OGP), Secretary Pangandaman led the Philippine delegation and engaged in various roundtable discussions on sustaining leadership and catalyzing global action on anti-corruption, as well as making democracies stronger through openness.

The Budget Chief likewise delivered the opening message for the DBM-led side event titled “Innovation Talks: Fostering Transparency and Accountability through Open Budget Portals” where she showcased the Department’s digitalization efforts including Project DIME (Digital Information for Monitoring and Evaluation).

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3Pt3JVw

, con el apoyo de y , inició los talleres de cocreación de la hoja de ruta para fortalecer la transparencia presupuestaria. Estos talleres facilitados por , en los que asisten funcionarios de y Dirección de Gobierno Abierto, permiten avanzar en el cumplimiento del II Plan de Gobierno Abierto.

NOW HAPPENING: GIFT facilitates co-creation workshop for Ecuador’s & action plan under the framework. 🇪🇨

IN PHOTOS: From Inclusion to Impact: Harnessing the power of people to make public budgets more responsive - a thematic session of the Summit | Sept 7 | Tallinn

Hosted by:

🚨HAPPENING TOMORROW: Together w/ International Budget Partnership Department of Budget and Management, we are moderating an exciting open chair session where we will tackle in budget processes—wins, challenges, ways forward.✨

If you are in this week, come & register 👉: ibp.tiny.us/OGPEstonia

See you there! ✨

[EVENT ALERT!] 🚨Let’s talk about how public participation can lead to more responsive public budgets. ;)

Join us in our standout session on September 7.

See you in 3days!

IN PHOTOS: GIFT joins Day 1 of the Summit

It’s been great to meet colleagues and make new connections in the open government space to learn and talk about potential collaborations on reforms that can bring government closer to the people ! ✨

Philippine Open Government Partnership (PH-OGP) Chairperson and Department of Budget and Management Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman urged global leaders and reform advocates to take greater strides towards open government through digital transformation during the PH-OGP-led side event at the 2023 OGP Global Summit.

The Budget Secretary also underscored that genuine open government entails digital governance that is felt even by those who do not have the means to access technology: “Only then can we say that we have genuinely opened the government to the people.”

Organized in partnership with the Global Initiative for Fiscal Transparency and the Department of Foreign Affairs, the event aims to highlight existing technologies and innovative approaches that have played a key role in opening Public Financial Management processes.

IN PHOTOS: “Innovation Talks: Fostering Transparency and Accountability through Open Budget Portals” | September 4 | Tallinn, Estonia | Co-hosted by GIFT &

[EVENT ALERT!] 🚨Let’s talk about how public participation can lead to more responsive public budgets. ;)

Join us in our standout session on September 7.

See you in 3days!

3DAYS TO GO!
How can we establish meaningful participation across various phases of the budget cycle and at different levels of govt?
Join our standout event on Sept 7 at Summit with the Global Initiative for Fiscal Transparency (GIFT) and the Philippines Department of Budget and Management (DBM) 🌍 🤝

Register now: https://ibp.tiny.us/OGPEstonia