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Panama City launches platform for citizens to track public spending
🇵🇦 Panama /Economy & Trade

Panama City launches platform for citizens to track public spending

From TVN Panamá · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Mayor's Office of Panama City has launched a new platform for citizens to monitor public spending.
  • The platform will provide transparency on projects funded by investment programs, self-management, and technological innovation.
  • Citizens can view details on infrastructure projects like parks, bridges, and sidewalks, as well as community initiatives.

Panama City residents now have a new tool to scrutinize how their tax money is spent. The Mayor's Office has launched a digital platform designed to empower citizens by providing transparent access to information on public projects.

The platform aims to showcase projects executed through various funding mechanisms, including investment programs, self-management initiatives, and technological innovation. This includes a wide range of public works, from parks and pedestrian bridges to sidewalks and community services.

By making this information readily available, the Mayor's Office seeks to foster greater accountability and allow citizens to actively participate in overseeing the use of public funds. The initiative covers projects such as recycled sewer systems, cleaning campaigns, and planting efforts, offering a comprehensive view of municipal investments.

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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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