Participatory Budgeting Challenges and Benefits

The video explores participatory budgeting in Scotland, focusing on its implementation, challenges, and impact. It highlights the historical context, starting with the Community Empowerment Scotland Act of 2015, and the commitment to allocate at least one percent of local budgets through participatory budgeting. The COVID-19 pandemic's impact on these processes is discussed, emphasizing the shift to digital tools and changing citizen priorities. Challenges in power sharing and resource allocation are addressed, along with the need for better resourcing. The video concludes with a look at future prospects for participatory democracy.

What year did the councils in Scotland commit to allocating at least one percent of their budgets through participatory budgeting?

• 2015

• 2016

• 2017

• 2018

What is the minimum percentage of local authority budgets in Scotland that must be allocated through participatory budgeting?

• 0.5%

• 2%

• 5%

• 1%

Which global event significantly impacted participatory budgeting processes in Scotland?

• World Cup

• Brexit

• COVID-19 pandemic

• Olympic Games

What was a major change in participatory budgeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

• More funding

• Increased physical meetings

• Decreased citizen involvement

• Increased use of digital tools

What is a key factor that participatory budgeting depends on, according to the transcript?

• Political will

• Public protests

• Economic stability

• Technological advancement

What is a challenge mentioned in the transcript regarding participatory budgeting projects?

• Overwhelming political support

• Too much funding

• Insufficient resources

• Lack of public interest

What is a common perception of power among some political leaders?

• Power is infinite

• Power is a zero-sum game

• Power is irrelevant

• Power is easily shared

What does participatory budgeting aim to generate by sharing power?

• Wealth

• New power and legitimacy

• Political instability

• Public disinterest

What is a benefit of participatory budgeting mentioned in the transcript?

• It limits citizen input

• It decreases transparency

• It reduces community involvement

• It generates new power and legitimacy

What is a common challenge in getting political leaders to support participatory budgeting?

• Too much public support

• Divergent needs and wants

• Excessive funding

• Lack of theoretical agreement