SUDAN NEWS ALERT: Radio Dabanga - Sudan 2021 budget approved by Council of Ministers

8/1/2021: Radio Dabanga - Sudan 2021 budget approved by Council of Ministers

 Radio Dabanga report that the Sudanese Council of Ministers has approved the 2021 National Budget, with government spending reduced by 24%.

Finance Minister Hiba Mohammed Ali said that education spending has increased 170% to taking up 12.5% of the budget, with spending on higher education and scientific research tripled. According to Ali, 24% of the budget will go towards social protection, including cash support for poor families. Subsidies for wheat, medicine, gas and electricity will also be retained.

 However, leaked contents of the Budget suggests that 1/3rd of public revenues will go towards the security and defence sector.