The Congolese Prime Minister, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, recently submitted to the National Assembly the draft Finance Law 2024 for the Democratic Republic of Congo. This draft budget, estimated at 40,463 billion Congolese francs, represents an increase of 24.7% compared to the previous year.
The tabling of the draft Finance Law within the deadline set by the Constitution is proof of the commitment of the Sama Lukonde government to respect constitutional standards and to establish a culture of excellence. The President of the National Assembly, Christophe Mboso, congratulated the Prime Minister and his government for this step.
During the presentation of the draft budget, the Prime Minister highlighted the government’s main priorities for the year 2024. Among these, we find the Defense sector, which requires additional resources to meet the needs of the force. of the Defense reserve. The pursuit of free education and universal health coverage are also among the government’s priorities.
The 2024 draft budget also emphasizes the continuation of reforms, in particular the diversification of the economy through agriculture, fishing and livestock, as well as the development of infrastructure. Scientific research also benefits from a significant share of the budget, highlighting the importance of innovation and technological development.
This draft Finance Law demonstrates the Congolese government’s commitment to implementing economic and social policies aimed at improving the lives of the population. By respecting the principles of transparency and accountability, the Prime Minister and his team demonstrate their desire to build a better future for the Democratic Republic of Congo.