📊 Verité Research Relaunches Budget Proposal Hub Ahead of Budget 2027

• Public Engagement Platform: Verité Research has opened the second edition of the Budget Proposal Hub (BPH), calling on citizens, residents, and organizations to submit proposals for Sri Lanka’s upcoming 2027 National Budget. • Addressing Public Participation Gap: The initiative directly targets Sri Lanka's low score of 9 out of 100 on public participation in the Open Budget Survey 2025, highlighting critical weaknesses in civic involvement regarding national fiscal planning. • Key Features & Avenues: • Full Submissions: Direct submission of detailed proposals via the platform's standardized template. • Concept Development: Option to share concepts with available support to draft full proposals. • Democratic Voting: A voting mechanism on hosted proposals to prioritize public demand. • Language Support & Deadlines: The platform is accessible in Sinhala, Tamil, and English at publicfinance.lk. Public submissions for Budget 2027 remain open until 31 August 2026.