Learning objectives
What can you do with what you’ve learned?

After completing this exercise you should be able to:

• Present an assessment of the budgetary role of parliament in your country.

• Suggest possible areas for reform and propose relevant initiatives.

The purpose of this unit is to draw together the issues that have been discussed in a practical exercise. Below follows a diagnostic questionnaire that can be used in assessing the role of parliament in the budget process. Use this questionnaire to conduct an assessment of the budgetary role of parliament in your country. Does parliament in your country exercise effective financial scrutiny? Write a short essay addressing this question. The essay should summarize your key findings, clearly identify areas for reform and conclude with some concrete proposals for improvements.