The c onference was designed to clarify the role of budget and tax analysis in anti-poverty work and explore the relationship between budget analysis and grassroots work through examples from a variety of groups. Further, the conference explored the growing interest in the combining budget and rights work. The conference also provided opportunities for networking and discussion in order to broaden and strengthen the network of researchers and activists working on budget issues. The conference was attended by more than 90 representatives from 26 countries. Follow the arrows to take a guided tour of this report.
Groups Find out about the organizations and individuals who attended the conference.
Papers All of the papers presented at the workshop and recommended by participants on themes and issues relating to budget analysis, poverty and human rights. The New Delhi office of the Ford Foundation recognized the dedicated effort of many organizations and individuals in making the conference possible and worthwhile. The variety of participants and resource people from more than two dozen countries ensured a high quality and richness of debate. The International Budget Project and Ford Foundation in New York have consistently supported and developed civil society budget work and the organization of these conferences. Thanks to Samir Luthra and the team from Corbett Trails for their excellent job in handling the logistics.