Performance-Informed Budgeting in Flanders, Belgium
Since 2014, the Flemish government has undertaken a series of reforms of its budgetary
system, including the implementation of performance-informed budgeting, which includes
both the implementation of spending reviews and performance budgeting. The aim of
the reforms is to better integrate policy development and resource allocation and
improve the accountability and transparency of the Flemish public sector. This report
takes stock of performance-informed budgeting practices in Flanders. It provides an
assessment of their key strengths and highlights where improvements can be made. Finally,
it includes recommendations to further strengthen the approach to performance-informed
budgeting in Flanders.
Published on March 04, 2024