On 30 January 2012 the Government launched the Good State Forum, which aimed to give the public the chance to contribute their comments and advice on the operation of public administration and the state.

Citizens were asked for their opinions in the following areas: family and youth policy, health, basic essentials, employment, public administration, law and order, sport, environmental protection, local authorities, climate policy, construction affairs and social inclusion. The Forum ended at midnight on 31 March.

The initiative followed in the footsteps of several similar international precedents, for example the Spending Challenge in Britain.

(kormany.hu)