These meetings bring together various sectors of civil society, academia, the international community, the private sector, the media and citizens in general, the Ministry said.

The goal, it stated, is to design policies and programs in frank and open dialogue with decisive actors through forums and debates led by experts from different institutions.

The talks will be taking place on four different dates starting on Thursday and will touch on topics such as The Great National Crusade for Nutrition, social and educational programs, job creation and economic reactivation, among others.

Each of the four sessions will be broadcasted through official channels and the institutions in charge of implementing public policies will participate.

Alvaro Gonzalez Ricci, head of the Ministry of Finance, called on think tanks, universities, experts and the population to intervene in the discussions in an inclusive and democratic manner.

He also called for the last phase of the Open Budget, when five workshops will be held between August 2nd and 12th, and will address other priorities focused on food and nutritional security, infrastructure and investment, security and justice, macroeconomic and fiscal policy.

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