A Local Level Participatory Budget Model Proposal and Field Research for This Model in Turkey

This study aims to present a model proposal for the applicability of participatory budgeting in Turkey, which is practiced in many cities around the world, and to reveal the outlook of this model in Sakarya province of Turkey. The study was prepared with a mixed methodology using both quantitative and qualitative methods. A questionnaire survey was used as a quantitative method and a semi-structured interview was preferred as a qualitative method. The study encourages the active participation of citizens in the policy-making processes of local governments, contributing to a more democratic and inclusive understanding of governance. The participatory budget model created within the scope of the study is expected to be applicable in many provinces of Turkey. In the study, it was concluded that the participatory budget model proposal was welcomed positively by citizens and municipal administrators living in Sakarya.