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DRC to adopt program budget by 2028

From Radio Okapi · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Democratic Republic of Congo is set to transition from a budget of means to a program budget by January 2028, as mandated by public finance law.
  • This new system emphasizes results-based management, holding public managers accountable for outcomes.
  • Experts are discussing the country's readiness, necessary prerequisites, and measures to prevent budget shortfalls during this transition.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing for a significant shift in its public finance management, moving towards a program budget system by January 2028. This transition, mandated by the law on public finances, introduces a results-oriented approach, requiring public officials to be accountable for the outcomes of their spending.

The new budgetary management model will also bring new actors and practices into play. Experts Bienvenu Birindwa and Grevisse Ntezolo, specialists in the Development and Performance Monitoring of Public Policies at the Ministry of Budget, are engaging in discussions to assess the nation's preparedness for this migration.

Key questions revolve around the prerequisites for this change, the necessary preparatory steps, and strategies to mitigate potential budget shortfalls. The move aims to modernize financial management and enhance efficiency in public spending.

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Originally published by Radio Okapi in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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