Professional Bodies, Tertiary Institutions, Research Institutions and Think Tanks, NonGovernmental Organizations (NGOs), Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), Private Sector, Organized Labour, Identifiable Groups and Associations (Federation of the Blind and Disabled, etc), Specialized Institutions. b) Public Consultation Process Public consultations are undertaken to broaden the involvement of stakeholders to make up for the limitations of the participatory process at the level of the CSPGs. 5.3.2 Budget Formulation Process Over the years there have been greater involvement of non-state actors in policy-making and budget processes. Governmental transparency in budget preparation and exchange of information has increased. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning has created entry points for the private sector and civil society actors to provide input into the budget and policy processes. 5.3.3 Policy Evaluation Consultations Non state actors have taken up the opportunities afforded by government to engage in reviews and evaluations of policies. OBJECTIVE 3: POVERTY, UNEMPLOYMENT AND INEQUALITY This objective assess the policies, strategies, mechanisms and incentive measures put in place by the government to reduce poverty and inequality through unemployment creation, education for all as well as access to national resources and basic services. Sixth Annual APRM Progress Report: January – December 2011 86