From Numbers to Impact: Advocates Trained to Make Budgets Work for Education, Health, and Agriculture
Civil society actors, journalists, and sector experts gathered in Kololi for a three-day workshop aimed at transforming how citizens engage with the national budget—shifting focus from figures on paper to real-world impact in essential sectors like education, healthcare, and agriculture. Organized by Gambia Participates in partnership with the International Budget Partnership, the training emphasized the importance of understanding budget implementation and holding government accountable for how public funds are spent. More in the news report.
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