Program and Performance Budgeting

Advancing Results Through Program and Performance Budgeting

Program and Performance Budgeting (PPB) strengthens the link between public spending and measurable results. By organizing budgets around programs, objectives, and performance indicators, governments can improve resource allocation, enhance accountability, and ensure that public funds contribute directly to policy outcomes and development goals.

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Results-Based Budgeting

Design budgeting frameworks that connect public expenditures to strategic objectives, enabling governments to focus resources on achieving measurable outcomes and policy priorities.
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Performance Measurement

Develop performance indicators, monitoring systems, and evaluation mechanisms that support evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement in public sector programs.
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Resource Optimization

Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public spending by aligning budget allocations with program performance, service delivery goals, and citizen needs.

Accountability & Transparency

Strengthen fiscal accountability through performance reporting, program evaluation, and results monitoring, providing decision-makers with clear insights into the impact of public investments.

Common Questions Answered

Program and Performance Budgeting is a budgeting approach that allocates resources based on programs, objectives, and expected results rather than solely on organizational or input-based categories.

It helps governments assess whether public resources are achieving intended outcomes, supporting more informed decisions, greater efficiency, and stronger accountability.

Performance indicators are measurable metrics used to track the outputs, outcomes, and effectiveness of government programs and services over time.

Yes. It can be implemented at national, regional, and local government levels and adapted to different institutional and administrative contexts.

Successful implementation requires clear program structures, reliable performance data, institutional capacity, strong leadership, and integration with the budget preparation process.

Meridian provides technical assistance in program design, performance framework development, indicator selection, monitoring systems, capacity building, and implementation strategies to strengthen results-oriented public financial management.

 
 
Meridian Fiscal Strategy
Meridian Fiscal Strategy is a boutique consulting firm supporting governments in strengthening public financial management, fiscal policy, fiscal risk management, and budget systems through evidence-based solutions, institutional reform, and capacity development.

Our Services

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Fiscal Strategy & Advisory
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Fiscal Risk Management
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Public Financial Management Reform