Title: The tabling of the draft Finance Law 2024 in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Introduction :
The Congolese Prime Minister, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, recently submitted the draft Finance Law 2024 to the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This filing was made within the constitutional deadline, thus marking the government’s commitment to respecting the rules and promoting a culture of excellence. This draft budget, estimated at 40,463 billion Congolese Francs, represents a significant increase compared to the previous year and emphasizes the government’s priorities in terms of defense, education, health and economic reforms. and infrastructure.
Details of the 2024 draft budget:
Prime Minister Sama Lukonde presented the broad outlines of the 2024 draft budget during its submission to the National Assembly. In accordance with the expectations of the President of the Republic, the budget places emphasis on the needs of the population. Priorities include the Defense sector, which requires increased resources to meet national obligations and Defense reserve force commitments. Free education is also a priority, with additional resources allocated to continue this program which has already benefited nearly 6 million students. Regarding health, the budget includes funds intended for universal health coverage, in particular free maternity and post-delivery follow-up.
In addition to these priorities, the 2024 draft budget provides for investments in the diversification of the economy. Agriculture, fishing and livestock will benefit from additional resources, as will the new special economic zones. Infrastructure is not left out, with a strong commitment to the local development of 145 territories and the modernization of public administration. The budget also provides a significant portion for scientific research, in order to stimulate innovation and economic growth.
Conclusion :
The tabling of the draft Finance Law 2024 in the Democratic Republic of Congo marks the government’s commitment to respect constitutional rules and respond to the country’s priorities. This budget, focused on defense, education, health, economic reforms and infrastructure, demonstrates the government’s desire to promote the well-being of the population and foster economic growth. It now remains for the National Assembly to examine and adopt this draft budget, ensuring that it meets the needs of the country and contributes to its sustainable development.