Implementing the School Participatory Budget (UAZVL0003)
Overview
At-a-Glance
Action Plan: Action plan – Zviahel, Ukraine, 2025 – 2026
Inception Report: Not available
Commitment Start: Apr 2025
Commitment End: Dec 2025
Institutions involved:
- Zviahel City Council
- Public organization “Civil Society Development Forum”
- Eastern Europe Foundation
Primary Policy Area:
Primary Sector:
OGP Value:
- Civic Participation
Description
Commitment ID
UAZVL0003
Commitment Title
Implementing the School Participatory Budget
Problem
Low level of involvement of children with special educational needs in decision-making, low lewel of knowledge of project management and budgeting, and untapped potential through creative projects.
Status quo
Euro 15,813 was allocated from the budget for the implementation of projects for 12 Zviahel community schools (School Participatory Budget). With the support of the Council of Europe, 3 training sessions on the organisation and implementation of school participatory budget were held. A total of 264 students took part in the trainings.
The main stages of the competition were: formation of a student group at the level of a general secondary education institution, formation of a competition commission at the level of a general secondary education institution, writing and submission of projects by the authors, conducting an awareness-raising and promotional campaign, analysis and evaluation of projects by the competition commission and revision of projects by the authors, formation of a register of negatively assessed projects and projects allowed to vote by the competition commission, entering projects selected for voting into the electronic database.
94 students wrote 53 projects and 38 were allowed to vote. All projects were entered into the School Public Budget electronic system, where they could be viewed by anyone. Students in grades 6-11 received QR codes and were able to vote. A total of 2111 students took part in the voting.
The participants, aged 13 to 17, who took part in the development of school participatory budgeting projects, represented the community of Sindelfingen (Germany).
Action
Implementing the Inclusive School Public Budget (SPB-2.0):
- Updated Regulations: The Zviahel City Council approved an updated regulation for the School Participatory Budget, incorporating adaptations and modifications to accommodate the needs of children with special educational needs.
- Inclusive Participation: Children with special educational needs actively participate in the School Participatory Budget process.
- Mentorship and Training: Student group members, along with certified teachers, provide training and mentorship support to project teams.
Training and Education on the School Participatory
Budget:
- Teacher Training: Conducted training sessions for teachers and student group members in the Zviahel community.
- Expanded Training Capacity: Increased the number of trained teachers and students who can provide training and mentorship support for the School Participatory Budget in Zviahel communitie.
How will the commitment contribute to solving the public problem described above?
The updated Regulation on School Participatory Budget was approved by the Zviahel City Council and contains an adapted and modified process and tools for children with special educational needs.
The average level of children with special educational needs involvement in various roles of the School Participatory Budget is at least 70%.
The level of knowledge and skills of schoolchildren on the topic ‘Democracy: the basics of civic participation’ will increase by at least 30%.
Students benefit from the results of implemented projects.
What long-term goal as identified in your Open Government Strategy does this commitment relate to?
Increased Engagement: Enhanced involvement of students, teachers, and parents in school life and local decision-making, including budget allocation and resource utilization.
Transparent and Open Educational Environment: Fostered a transparent and open educational environment where all stakeholders can contribute to school development.
Capacity Building: Leveraged the experience of Zviahel City Council to strengthen the capacity of local teams in Orzhytsia Village Council.
Empowered Students: Empowered students through active participation in decision-making processes.
Primary Policy Area
Inclusion
Primary Sector
Education
What OGP value is this commitment relevant to?
| Civic Participation | The School Participatory Budget is a digital tool that empowers young people to actively participate in decision-making processes and contribute to community development. |