Opinion: Why Do Researchers Need Open Budget Data?
Access to data is a condition for serious fiscal debate, not an administrative luxury
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Abstract
The article argues that publishing budget data in machine-readable formats raises the quality of public debate and lowers the cost of oversight, and proposes practical steps starting with publishing the quarterly execution tables.
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How to cite (APA)
Al-Mousawi, A. (2026). Opinion: Why Do Researchers Need Open Budget Data? [Opinion]. Alrai Alrashid Center for Studies.
