Revenue forecast raised
The revised budget puts projected revenue at approximately CFA3.373 trillion, around 10.3% above the initial forecast, according to the legislative finance commission’s account reported by L’Essor. Finance Minister Alousséni Sanou defended the measure as necessary to mobilise resources for government activities. (lessor.ml)
The report identified additional tax receipts, taxation of sports-betting gains and contributions associated with mining funds among the changes underpinning the revision. These are budget forecasts and measures, not proof that all projected receipts have already been collected. (lessor.ml)
Defence, health and infrastructure receive adjustments
The finance commission described significant increases for defence and public order and security, linked to territorial security expenditure. It also reported stronger allocations for health and for leisure, culture and worship, including adjustments associated with renovation of health and sporting infrastructure. (lessor.ml)
The reviewed article did not provide a complete expenditure table or enough information to establish the revision’s final effect on the deficit. (lessor.ml)