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This symposium on "The Changing Role of Parliament in the Budget Process" was organised by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (GNAT) in collaboration with Sigma, and Matra Flex. It took place in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey, on 8-9 October 2008.
It aimed at identifying processes and organizational arrangements to strengthen parliamentary oversight of the budget. It also provided insights on the experiences of Turkey and of EU Member States in the public financial management reform process; the role of Parliament in driving budget reforms and ensuring participative budget process; the strengthening of the legislative research capacity; gender sensitive budget; and social budgeting. This symposium was the opportunity for members of parliament, parliamentary staff, NGO’s, academicians, experts and government officials to exchange views and experiences, to develop a network among participants, to better understand the legislative budget process, and how to ensure reliable and timely reporting to the Parliament.
Following are Sigma expert contributions presented at this symposium. Other expert contributions will be added in due course.
For further information please contact Francis Hénin of Sigma.
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