Incheon City Selects 11 Resident Participatory Budgeting Projects Worth 2.89 Billion Won for Next Year

Incheon City announced on the 2nd that it will invest a total of 2.892 billion won next year to implement 11 resident participatory budgeting projects.

The city finalized next year's projects and budget at the 'Resident Participatory Budgeting Festival General Assembly' held the previous day, with budget committee members and citizens in attendance.

Participants are taking a commemorative photo at the '2025 Resident Participatory Budgeting Festival General Assembly' held on the 1st. Incheon City

Previously, the city invited public proposals for resident participatory budgeting projects and received a total of 231 suggestions. After a review of appropriateness by relevant departments, consulting from the Incheon Research Institute, and discussions by subcommittees of the Resident Participatory Budgeting Committee, 11 projects were selected.

Key projects include support for Incheon citizens to obtain certifications, installation of 24-hour outdoor automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and the establishment of rest areas for mobile workers.

The resident participatory budgeting system allows residents to directly participate in the local government budget process by proposing necessary projects and reflecting their opinions. The selected projects will undergo review by the city council and will be finalized in December.

An official from Incheon City stated, "Active participation and interest from citizens help create a transparent and sound financial system for Incheon City," adding, "We hope that these selected resident participatory budgeting projects and citizen opinions will improve the quality of life for Incheon citizens and serve as a driving force for solving local issues and advancing the community."

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