Fatshimétrie, November 10, 2024. The Senate of the Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing to address topics of capital importance during its next plenary session. Indeed, the Senate Bureau announced the holding of a session scheduled for Tuesday, during which two essential points will be addressed, namely the examination of the draft amending finance law for 2024.
This official announcement, relayed by a press release from the Senate, confirms that the agenda of the session will also include the examination of the draft law on the rendering of accounts for the 2023 financial year. These two topics of prime importance, originating from the National Assembly, were adopted during the previous plenary session in the Senate and will be the subject of in-depth analysis by the senators.
It is interesting to note that these topics have already been subject to preliminary parliamentary discussions during a closed-door meeting of the members of the Bureau of the Senate’s Economy and Finance Committee. This process demonstrates the importance given to the discussion and careful evaluation of these legislative texts that are crucial for the functioning of the State.
The figures communicated during the plenary session of the National Assembly suggest rigorous financial management on the part of the Congolese authorities. The revenue of the central government budget reached an implementation rate of 91.22% for the 2023 financial year, while expenditure was executed at 96.49%. These results demonstrate relatively effective budgetary management, marked by an increase in revenue attributable to various factors, such as the negotiation of contracts with economic partners and the increase in budgetary support.
In a complex economic context, marked by major national and international challenges, transparency and accountability in public finance management are of crucial importance. The debates in the Senate on the 2024 amending finance bill and the rendering of accounts for the 2023 financial year will highlight the government’s budgetary choices and assess their impact on the Congolese economy and society.
In conclusion, the next plenary session of the Senate of the Democratic Republic of Congo promises to be a key moment for democratic debate and informed decision-making on public finance management. Congolese citizens will be attentive to the parliamentary discussions and the results of these deliberations, awaiting measures that will promote the country’s development and prosperity. ACP/Célestin Lutete