Similaridades e divergências do Orçamento Participativo 2018 e 2024 de Fortaleza - CE

Abstract

This research addresses the experiences of Participatory Budgeting (PB) in Fortaleza, Ceará, in 2018 and 2024, seeking to answer the following question: what are the main similarities and differences between these experiences? The general objective is to understand the similarities and differences between the selected periods. Specifically, it seeks to identify the means and tools used for participation and dissemination; analyze the selection and incorporation of proposals presented by the population; and identify changes and strategies that remained throughout the period analyzed. This is an exploratory study with a qualitative approach, based on the analysis of documents and information related to the participatory processes. The results indicate changes in the organization of the processes and the incorporation of digital tools, accompanied by persistent challenges related to mobilization and public engagement. As a limitation, the unequal availability of information between the cycles stands out, with more detailed records for 2018 than for 2024, particularly regarding the monitoring of proposals and their results. Future studies may expand the sources and include interviews with the actors involved, contributing to a deeper understanding of participation and the development of proposals throughout the budgeting process.