1. Fiscal Transparency Portals Workshop
Dialogue for a Friendly and Meaningful Outcome
Juan Pablo GUERRERO
Jakarta, INDONESIA
September
#FiscalTransparency

2. Welcome to the Fiscal Openness Working Group Workshop in Indonesia
A BIG THANK YOU for
Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia
Seknas-Fitra
Ford Foundation Indonesia
OGP Support Unit 2

3. Outline of the presentation
Global Initiative for Fiscal Transparency
Goal of the FOWG
Objectives of the Workshop
Workshop Program Overview 3

4. About GIFT Action Network: flexible framework for impact
GIFT is a global network that facilitates dialogue between governments, civil society organizations, private sector and other stakeholders to find and share solutions to challenges in fiscal transparency and participation.
It works through advocacy, peer-learning and technical assistance, research, and tech for participation.
Funding comes from the World Bank, Hewett Foundation & Omidyar Network 4

5. 1. Advocacy
GIFT works to harmonize the normative architecture of fiscal transparency norms and standards at the global level, for example by launching the High-Level Principles of Fiscal Transparency (endorsed by the United Nations) and more recently the Principles of Public Participation in Fiscal Policy.
These principles seek to advance the right to participate in budget processes. 5

6. 2. Peer-Learning
GIFT facilitates workshops for peers from around the world to share experiences and solutions, for example by leading the Fiscal Openness Working Group of the Open Government Partnership (OGP). GIFT also provides technical assistance, such as providing support for the implementation of OGP commitments and actions for advancing FT. Learning always includes civil society organizations. 6

7. 3. Impact Research
GIFT’s evidence-based research documents the impact of fiscal transparency and participation to better understand and disseminate incentives. Examples include a thorough review of all known evidence of fiscal transparency impact and lessons of participation in the budget cycle. 7

8. 4. Tech for Participation
GIFT facilitates the use of technology for open and inclusive fiscal processes, for example by supporting with countries launching fiscal portals and by developing an open fiscal data package for easy publication, visualization and analysis of budget data. 8

9. Objectives of the Workshop in Jakarta
Provide a platform for peer to peer sharing & learning
Familiarize staff of the ministries of finance with the implementation strategy, contents and operation of successful FT-Portals (mainly looking at experience from Brazil and Mexico)
Contributing to the improvement of FT contents and tools at the international level 9

10. Overview of the Workshop – Main Components Part 1
Part 1
Fiscal Transparency Portals – Learning with Brazil & Mexico
Part 2
Sharing and improving individual plans: Indonesia, Uruguay, Paraguay, South Africa, Vietnam 10

11. Overview of the Workshop – Program (day 1)
 General Aspects
FT-Portals: Justification, Impact, Use & Expectations
An overview: Interactive Platforms, Sources of Information, Functionality, Operation and Systems in Brazil & Mexico
Main components
Consultation and Use of Information
Contents, Scope and Sources
IT and interactivity, Functionality and Programming 11

12. Overview of the Workshop – Program (day 2)
We will open a parenthesis to address related issues
OGP Paris Summit: a global commitment of advancing the right to participation in fiscal policies
On technologies and participation: the Open Fiscal Data Package
Back to FT-Portals: Indonesia ‘s Soft Launching
Presentation of the Fiscal Transparency Portal (beta version) of the Indonesian government 12

13. Overview of the Workshop – Program (day 2)
FT-Portals: Communication and Promotion
Measuring usage and making adjustments
Country maps: Uruguay, Indonesia, Paraguay, Vietnam, South Africa
Towards a coordinated roadmap for FT-Portals, identifying areas for technical advice and collaboration 13

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