Procura, where is our money? The money administered by the central government, the Board, the municipalities and public corporations. The money we contribute with the contributions and taxes we pay. And the one that is received from the federal government.
Accountability
#CuentasClaras
Know, what is done with our money? How are public resources and funds used? what are the priorities? how much is spent? What is it spent on? And what results are obtained from the allocation and investment of public resources and funds?
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Who Represents Me
Citizen participation
#DameTurno
Question, who decides about our money? how do I participate? A more active citizenry strengthens democracy; advances the common good; and can ensure that the use of public resources and funds reflects everyone's priorities.
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Town meeting
In a democracy, citizen participation materializes changes.
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Blog – Family Markets, what is the balance for local agriculture and PAN beneficiaries
The Family Markets program began in 2013 with 3 purposes: Strengthen the country's agricultural production Provide consumers with access to local, fresh and quality foods Offer...
Report – Ten years after the Family Markets initiative
Research and analysis conducted by Crystal Díaz, public policy analyst at Espacios Abiertos, indicates that the Family Markets program administered by the Department of Agriculture along with...
Blog – Is it true to dedicate 70% of the Education budget to direct service to students?
The 2018 Educational Reform established as a parameter to dedicate 70% of the Education budget to direct service to the student. Do we comply with our students? what does the data tell us? ...
Statement – Increases the maximum Credit for work to $7,173 and the Credit for each dependent minor to $1,600
Non-profit entities and community-based organizations around Puerto Rico help individuals and families to fill out state and federal forms for free...
Op Ed – Education: Our students deserve resources and transparency
Access to information, open checkbook, Education, Accountability, Essential services, Transparencycecille
Opinion column by Enrique R. Colón Bacó, Director of Strategic Initiatives of Open Spaces *This column was published by El Nuevo Día in its digital version on...
Blog – CEE refuses to comply with the Court's order to deliver information requested by EA and appeals to the Court of Appeals
After four months between requests for information, follow-up emails, EEC resolutions, and dozens of motions and briefs, on December 13, 2023, the Court...
In the media – Interview on First Question (Telemundo) about the representation of women in politics
Rafael Lenin López interviews Cecille Blondet from Espacios Abiertos for First Question @TelemundoPuertoRicoTV about the political participation of women in Puerto Rico facing the next electoral cycle....
Blog – EA and Microjuris at Data Innovation Symposium, in the search for useful data that promotes civic participation
As published in aldia.Microjuris.com on October 18, 2023 Within the framework of the Data Innovation Symposium at the San Juan Convention Center, an event that brought together figures from...
Statement – EA and Project 85 call for greater representation of women and young people in the 2024 elections
They urge political representation that reflects the population profile of the country that promotes the development of public policies on the basis of gender equity and inclusion - Thursday, 5...