Participatory Budgeting Introduced in Zondoma’s Municipality

Bassi:Zondoma The Bassi town hall recently convened the first ordinary session of the municipal consultation framework. This meeting focused on resource mobilization and developing a participatory budget, aiming for greater community involvement in financial planning.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the session was chaired by Amidou Dembl, President of the Special Delegation, and included representatives from constituted bodies, Village Development Advisors, Civil Society Organizations, and decentralized state services.

Amidou Dembl praised the strong turnout of local stakeholders before initiating the meeting's proceedings. Mamoudou Maga, representing the regional directorate of economy and planning, emphasized the forum's importance for local development.

Discussions centered on four key areas creating a resource mobilization plan, managing the Saye fodder area, developing the Kra salt cure site, and introducing a participatory budget. Adama Diallo, Secretary General of the town hall, explained the process and consultation stages involved in participatory budgeting.

The meeting concluded with participants reaching consensus on the issues discussed, leaving attendees satisfied with the outcomes.