In a context marked by major political and economic issues, the Provincial Minister of Planning, Budget, Employment and Tourism of Kinshasa, Jesus Noel Sheke, recently launched the work of developing the draft Budget Edict for the 2025 financial year for the city of Kinshasa. This initiative is of capital importance in defining the financial and economic policies that will guide the development of the Congolese capital.
The primary objective of this work is to define the strategic orientations in terms of public expenditure and revenue for the 2025 financial year. In an environment marked by security challenges, in particular the aggression of the country by Rwanda in the eastern part, this work is of a critical dimension to ensure the economic stability of the city of Kinshasa.
Minister Sheke stressed the importance of this work in the current national and regional context, marked by diplomatic initiatives aimed at pacifying conflict zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Recent events, such as the state of siege in the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri, highlight the need for rigorous planning of economic and budgetary policies.
The action program of the Provincial Government of Kinshasa for the period 2024-2028 represents a substantial investment of 10.9 billion US dollars. This ambitious plan aims to stimulate the socio-economic development of the city and strengthen its resilience to internal and external challenges.
By mobilizing increasing financial resources, the Provincial Government of Kinshasa aims to implement effective and coherent public policies to improve the living conditions of the people of Kinshasa and promote sustainable growth. This work to develop the draft Budget Edict for the 2025 financial year thus marks the beginning of a new crucial stage in the management of public finances in the Congolese capital.
In conclusion, the implementation of this budget project is of strategic importance to ensure the stability and development of the city of Kinshasa in a complex regional and national context. The security and economic challenges that arise require rigorous planning and the mobilization of adequate resources to ensure a prosperous future for the Congolese capital and its inhabitants.