The monthly expenditures of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in August 2023 have attracted the attention of many observers. According to the Central Bank of Congo (BCC), these expenditures amounted to 1,690.8 billion Congolese Francs (CDF), representing a disbursement rate of 86.1% compared to the forecasts for the month of August which were set to 1,963.1 billion Congolese Francs.
A large part of this spending was devoted to current expenditure of the Congolese government, which reached 1,156.8 billion Congolese Francs (CDF) during this period. These expenses include, in particular, administrative operating costs and public service payments.
Regarding the remuneration of state agents and civil servants, disbursements reached 499.4 billion Congolese Francs (CDF), i.e. an execution rate of 80.3%. It is essential to guarantee the regular remuneration of civil servants to ensure the economic and social stability of the country.
Subsidies also represented a significant portion of expenditure, amounting to 223.9 billion Congolese Francs (CDF) with an execution rate of 98.0% compared to forecasts. These grants are intended to support various sectors such as education, health and agriculture, with the aim of promoting the development and well-being of the population.
At the same time, the plate services of the Democratic Republic of Congo managed to mobilize revenues amounting to 1,198.5 billion Congolese Francs (CDF), or 90.4% of revenue forecasts for the month of August 2023. Tax revenue reached 1,003.4 billion Congolese Francs (CDF), mainly thanks to the mobilization of revenue from the General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) and the General Directorate of Customs and Excise (DGDA). Non-tax revenue, under the management of the General Directorate of Administrative, State and Participation Revenue (DGRAD), reached 195.1 billion Congolese Francs (CDF).
These figures reflect the Congolese government’s efforts to manage public finances and mobilize the revenue necessary for the proper functioning of the state. However, it is important to ensure effective and transparent use of these funds to ensure their real impact on the development of the country.
In conclusion, the monthly expenditures of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo in August 2023 were significant, with particular attention paid to current expenditures, the remuneration of civil servants and subsidies. At the same time, mobilized revenues reached a high rate compared to forecasts, thanks to the collection of tax and non-tax revenues. These figures highlight the importance of financial management and revenue mobilization to ensure the functioning of government and promote the development of the country.