The Congolese government takes an important step by submitting the draft 2024 budget to the National Assembly. Under the supervision of Prime Minister Sama Lukonde, this budget represents an estimated amount of more than 16 billion US dollars, an increase of 24.7% compared to the previous year.
Sama Lukonde stressed the importance of respecting the constitutional deadline for tabling the budget and was pleased to have fulfilled this obligation on time. He highlighted certain priorities of the budget, notably the emphasis placed on the defense sector with the strengthening of the defense reserve. In addition, resources have been allocated to education and health, particularly to continue the universal health and free basic education programs.
The Prime Minister also underlined the government’s commitment to developing the territories and rehabilitating agricultural service roads. He spoke of ongoing reforms, such as the modernization of public administration and the improvement of salary conditions for civil servants, while ensuring control of the wage bill.
This budget submission demonstrates the Congolese government’s desire to promote the economic and social development of the country. It highlights different priorities, from security to education to health and agriculture. The government thus affirms its determination to meet the challenges facing the country and to implement essential reforms to improve the well-being of the Congolese population.
In short, the submission of the 2024 budget represents a crucial step in the financial planning of the Congolese government. It is an opportunity to highlight the country’s priorities and mobilize the resources needed to achieve development goals. The government thus shows its commitment to the population by ensuring efficient and transparent use of public funds.