A recent episode of “Sans Détour” on SeneNews TV focused on increasing transparency and citizen participation in Senegal’s public finances. Abdelkader Boukari of BudgIT Senegal discussed mechanisms to connect citizens with state finances, including understanding the national budget and utilizing digital tools. The program highlighted BudgIT Senegal’s work in making budgetary data accessible and understandable to the public, emphasizing the need for simplified budget language. Initiatives like Xam Sa Koom, focused on citizen education and accountability, and the Tracka platform, which monitors public project implementation, were presented as key tools. Tracka allows citizens to verify that public investments are being carried out as planned. The show also emphasized the role of “Community Champions” in gathering and reporting information from the field, further strengthening accountability.