The chosen article highlights the public revenue mobilizing services of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to the Central Bank of Congo, these services managed to mobilize an impressive amount of 20.579 billion Congolese Francs (CDF) as of November 3, 2023, or approximately 8.2 billion US dollars.
These revenues made it possible to cover government expenditure which amounted to 20,397 billion Congolese Francs (CDF). This budget surplus of 181.5 billion Congolese Francs (CDF) is encouraging for the country’s economy. It demonstrates the good management of public revenues and the capacity to finance government expenditure.
The report from the Central Bank of Congo reveals that over the whole year, state revenues reached 20,578.7 billion CDF, mainly coming from financial authorities. Direct and indirect taxes from the General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) brought in 819.3 billion Congolese Francs (CDF), while customs revenue from the General Directorate of Customs and Excise (DGDA) totaled 412.4 billion. Congolese francs (CDF). The parafiscal system, managed by the General Directorate of Administrative Revenue (DGRAD), brought in 297.2 billion Congolese Francs (CDF).
These figures demonstrate the effectiveness of financial authorities in collecting public resources, even exceeding forecasts for the month of October 2023. The ability to mobilize this revenue is essential to ensure the financing of government programs and projects, thus contributing to the economic and social development of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
However, it is important to note that despite these encouraging results, there are still challenges to overcome in terms of public financial management. It is necessary to strengthen transparency and the fight against corruption in order to optimize revenue mobilization and ensure effective allocation of resources for the well-being of the Congolese population.
In conclusion, public revenue mobilization services in the Democratic Republic of Congo have achieved remarkable performances, with a budget surplus and revenue mobilization exceeding forecasts. However, additional efforts are needed to improve transparency and ensure efficient management of public resources, in order to support the country’s economic and social development.