Fatshimetrie: The Presidency’s Operating Expenses Increase by More Than 40% in the 2025 Budget
As part of the 2025 budget project, the expenses relating to the operation of the Presidency of the Republic are experiencing a significant increase of more than 40%. These figures, revealed in official documents, highlight a significant financial trend that deserves special attention.
The analysis of budget reports highlights a 12% growth in the remuneration allocated to the Presidency, which alone represents 1.94% of the total budget. This significant increase raises questions about the use and justification of these additional funds in the operation of the presidential institution.
In addition, the Prime Minister’s Office is allocated nearly 3% of the budget, 85% of which is intended for equalization funds. This distribution of resources highlights the strategic importance given to certain key sectors of the state apparatus, while emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability.
Parliamentary institutions, such as the National Assembly and the Senate, also see an evolution in their operating expenses and salaries. While operating expenses decrease by 14%, salaries increase by 7% compared to the previous year. This specific budget management raises questions about the management of public funds and the prioritization of expenses within political bodies.
Looking at the different functions of the State, it is interesting to note that general public administration services absorb more than 26% of the budget, followed by economic affairs with 25%, education with nearly 17.72%, health with more than 13%, defense with 7% and security with nearly 6%. This distribution of resources highlights the priority areas of public action and underlines the importance of investments in these key sectors for national development.
The overall budget of the Democratic Republic of Congo reaches nearly 50 trillion Congolese francs in 2025, compared to 41 trillion the previous year. This significant increase reflects the government’s ambition to boost the economy and strengthen national infrastructure. With more than 48% of resources allocated to investments and nearly 52% to the operation of the state apparatus, the financial management of the State must remain transparent and efficient to ensure sustainable and equitable development.
In short, the evolution of the operating expenses of the Presidency and other government institutions in the 2025 budget underlines the importance of transparency, accountability and efficient management of public resourcesIt is essential that these expenses be justified and beneficial for the general interest, in order to guarantee sustainable and equitable development for all citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo.