Strengthening the Role of Parliament in the Budget Process

The USAID RADA: Next Generation Program, in cooperation with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy, is organizing a public discussion on July 12 on "Strengthening the Role of Parliament in the Budget Process." The program seeks to help the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine improve the budget process, in particular, by establishing a parliamentary budget office. Therefore, we propose to discuss relevant, effective tools and best international practices.

During the event, our experts will outline models of budget offices in European parliaments and the needs of the Verkhovna Rada. The event will be a platform to exchange views on the necessary changes in the processes of preparation, examination, discussion, and adoption of the state budget, work on the financial and economic justification of laws, and the possibility of establishing a budget office.

When: July 12 (11:00)

Where: offline (venue will be announced to the registered participants) and online (for international participants)

Registration: please fill in the application form by July 8

We invite MPs and their assistants, representatives of the VRU Secretariat, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, the Accounting Chamber, the public, experts, and international partners.