This paper explores the implications of participatory budget (PB), inspired by insights and reflections on public governance, accountability, participation and inclusion of citizens in the local authority expenditure decisions. Nevertheless a certain criticism is coming from the literature about...

The paper is the result of a series of reflections on the evolution of the perspectives of public management theories and the possible contribution given by the public value. In particular, it focuses on a common component observed in the reform processes, with the use of performance management....