The Uncertain Future of Porto Alegre's Participatory Budgeting

This year's round of participatory budgeting assemblies in Porto Alegre, Brazil began last night in a packed auditorium. But while the meetings may have the appearance of mass popular support, many long-time participants are nervous about the future of participation in Porto Alegre – the city which gave birth to Participatory Budgeting and the World Social Forum. Mike Fox has more.

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