Proposals of recommendations (appx. $140 million on 102 government businesses divided into four sectors: administrative, welfare, social, economic) were made by 300 citizens and reviewed by ministries. After intensive learning and discussions, the group narrowed down to 39 (appx. $68 million) for final approval by the National Assembly.
By participating directly in budgeting procedures, citizens enhanced transparency and responsibility of the budgeting system while contributing to Deliberative Democracy as well. It was decided it should be repeated every year since then.