Capacity Building Training on Budget Preparation, Monitoring & Tracking for UP Representatives of 40 UPs of two divisions of Khulna and Barishal.

A structured capacity building training program delivered to Union Parishad representatives from 40 Union Parishads across the Khulna and Barishal divisions, focusing on strengthening skills in budget preparation, monitoring, and expenditure tracking to promote transparent and accountable local financial management.

A comprehensive capacity building training program was conducted for Union Parishad representatives from 40 Union Parishads across the Khulna and Barishal divisions, aimed at strengthening institutional capacity in participatory budget preparation, systematic monitoring, and effective expenditure tracking. The training focused on enhancing practical understanding of local government budgeting processes, financial planning, and compliance with relevant guidelines and policies. The program combined conceptual sessions with hands-on exercises to improve skills in budget formulation, allocation prioritization, and tracking of expenditures against approved budgets. Participants were trained on monitoring tools and reporting mechanisms to ensure timely identification of gaps, improved financial oversight, and evidence-based decision-making. Emphasis was placed on transparency, accountability, and alignment of local budgets with community priorities. The training also supported improved coordination among elected representatives and officials, promoting shared ownership of budget management processes. By building technical and analytical capacity at the Union Parishad level, the program contributed to strengthening local governance, improving service delivery, and ensuring more effective use of public resources in the targeted divisions. Session one read more Session two read more