First-Ever Budget Transparency Country Rankings On October 18, 2006 civil society organizations from 59 countries around the world unveiled the Open Budget Index. This is the first index to rate countries on how open their budget books are to their citizens. It is intended to provide citizens, legislators, and civil society advocates with the comprehensive and practical information needed to gauge a government’s commitment to budget transparency and accountability. Armed with this kind of information, lenders, development advocates, and aid organizations can identify meaningful budget reforms needed in specific countries to combat corruption and strengthen basic services to improve people's lives. Find Out Here About Press Release | Key Findings Full Report Open Budget Index 2006 | Researchers Methodology FAQ What is the IBP? How Does Budget Transparency Improve People's Lives? Opening Budgets in Mexico Helps Open Care Options for New Mothers Far too often, the joys of a new baby are tragically cut short for many Mexican families, when a mother succumbs to hypertension, hemorrhaging, or other life-ending complications related to pregnancy. Read more . School Building Fund Provides Lessons on Community Mobilization in Uganda Nearly ten years ago, the government of Uganda established the Universal Primary Educ...
