Strengthening Budget Transparency and Accountability in the Middle East and North Africa Region

This brief, based on the findings of the 2023 Open Budget Survey (OBS), highlights the state of fiscal transparency, public participation, and oversight in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It focuses on eight countries involved in the International Budget Partnership’s (IBP) Building Alliance for Budget Accountability (BABA) initiative: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, and Tunisia. The brief concludes with actionable recommendations for governments and stakeholders to improve accountability, build public trust, and support inclusive growth in the region.