Advocating for Participation and Human Rights Consciousness in Budgeting
Center for Budgetary Governance Advocacy is a Local CSO established in 2021 to advocate for robust budgetary governance in governmental organizations and CSOs which in turn contributes to the respect of human and democratic rights and sustainable development.
OUR STORY
Once upon a time, three junior accounting and finance lecturers gathered in a college cafeteria. As they discussed the challenges in government and non-profit sectors, they realized the pressing need for change. They discovered that budgeting was plagued by issues such as staff inadequacies, resource scarcity, and a lack of transparency. Determined to make a difference, they established the Center for Budgetary Governance Advocacy in February 2021. Despite facing internal challenges, their passion remained unwavering. In late 2023, they received vital technical support from the Civil Society Resource Center, reigniting their mission. Today, the Center for Budgetary Governance Advocacy proudly advocates for transparent, participatory, and decentralized budgetary governance, goal alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals, trust building between the people and the government, and community empowerment in development planning. This is a story of resilience, collaboration, and the belief in a better future. The journey continues as they work towards a society where budgetary governance and human rights consciousness flourish.
Vision
To create a society in Ethiopia where transparent, participatory, decentralized, and robust budgetary governance is prevalent, leading to sustainable development, improved trust, and human rights consciousness.
Mission
Advocating for transparent, participatory, decentralized, and robust budgetary governance in Ethiopia. We advocate for alignment of government goals with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and work to foster trust, promote human rights consciousness, and empower the public and civil society organizations through capacity building, research, dialogue, and advocacy.
AREAS OF ENGAGEMENT
Training and Capacity Building
We engage in training and capacity building for governmental organizations and CSOs.
Research
In order to make the other programs of CBGA evidence based, we engage in research.
Advocacy
We advocate for participatory budgetary process and human rights consciousness in budgeting.
Cooperation
In all of our engagements, we highly value cooperation with other stakeholders.
"At the Center for Budgetary Governance Advocacy, we are committed to empowering Ethiopia's society through transparent, inclusive, and accountable budgetary practices. Our work is centered around fostering sustainable development, building trust, and promoting human rights consciousness. Through capacity building, research, dialogue, and advocacy, we strive to align government goals with the Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring a prosperous future for all Ethiopians. Join us on this transformative journey towards a more equitable and prosperous Ethiopia."
Aboneh Teshome
Founding Director, Center for Budgetary Governance Advocacy