AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Finance: The Philippines’ Ombudsman plans to examine possible budget manipulation after a Supreme Court ruling invalidated parts of recent national budgets. At a Senate hearing, civil society groups flagged more than ₱1 trillion in suspected “pork” in the 2027 budget; a proposed bill would give them a formal role in budget hearings. Grant Rules: An analysis found 87.5% of organizational comments opposed the U.S. Office of Management and Budget’s proposed changes to federal grant rules, which would expand political appointees’ role in awards and give agencies more power to end grants. Civic Action: Serbia’s student-backed movement won a parliamentary majority after nearly two years of protests, setting up a test of whether grassroots mobilization can translate into institutional reform. Public Health: Ethiopian government agencies, civil society groups and development partners are working on stronger hand-hygiene systems in homes, schools and public institutions.
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