Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page addresses common questions regarding the Transparency Portal. The section acts as a guide to the user on aspects of the Portal. It is recommended that the User refers to FAQ page before submitted questions via the Contact Us tool. To access the FAQs page, select one of two icons located on the main page:

The Questions addressed in the FAQ page are:

What is the Transparency Portal?

A transparency portal is a website that publishes public financial information including budget law, budget manuals, and definitions of budget-related technical terms. Budget execution for past years is also published. Transparency Portal offers information on current-year budget execution. This information includes month-by-month revenue and expenditure information. This information is presented along with original approved amounts.

Who can use Transparency Portal?

Any Citizen, Donor, NGO's, Media Outlet and any one around the world.

Do I need to register to get access to the information?

No, Transparency Portal gives you all the information related with Budget Execution without user and password requirements.

What information does the Transparency Portal contain?

All Budget execution, documents containing transparency and budget laws, News and blogs related with transparency, technical budget concepts; subscription to a transparency bulletin.

Why is Transparency important?

Transparency is critical in reducing corruption; lessen fraud; promote efficient and effective productivity; give empowerment to the citizens.

Who owns the Transparency Portal?

Transparency portal is owned by the government.

What is the source of Budget information?

All the Budget information presented in Transparency Portal comes from the day-to-day government budget execution.

Can I download and sell the documents stored in Transparency Portal?

No, without written permission you cannot sell any information allocated in Transparency Portal. However, all documents published in the Portal are free to view.