FRAMEWORK FOR BUDGET INEQUALITY INDEX (BII) FOR ANALYSING FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS’ MINISTRIES, DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES ANNUAL BUDGETS (2014-2016)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Inequality is not a given; it does not just happen. It is a product of the economic, social and political policy decisions and choices made by the state and citizens. Reducing inequality is not only a moral imperative; it is good economics as well. The budget is an essential instrument for the reduction of inequality, just as it is also an instrument for creating inequality. Budgets are presented as aggregate figures without reference to men and women, boys and girls, the poor, the vulnerable or the rich. Citizens’ solidarity and popular participation, where all participate in baking the national cake, and also benefit from its dividends strengthens good governance and development. Beyond economic policy, a focus on education, social inclusion and giving the vulnerable a voice will provide the founding blocks for reduction of inequality.

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