Arts & Culture
Institutional Determinants of Inclusivity in Participatory Budgeting
Quick fact
Studies of participatory budgeting in cities like Porto Alegre found that more inclusive institutional designs—like community-based meetings and quotas for underrepresented groups—significantly increased participation of women and low-income residents.
Why this is interesting
You might think that inviting everyone to a neighborhood meeting ensures equal input. But in practice, who shows up often reflects who was already empowered.