Madagascar's 2027 budget prioritises water, energy and agriculture
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lexpress
Madagascar's Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison says decisions on the 2027 budget are almost finalised before the draft finance bill is submitted to the National Assembly. Water, electricity, roads, health, education and agriculture are among the priorities; he also referred to suspected sabotage behind power cuts, reports L'Express de Madagascar.
Madagascar's Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison said that decisions on the 2027 state budget were almost finalised, ahead of the draft finance bill being submitted to the National Assembly. Water, electricity, roads, health, education and agricultural development are among the priorities, reports L'Express.
The Minister of the Economy and Finance, Herinjatovo Aimé Ramiarison, also highlighted the energy sector's place in the forecasts. The government is also planning additional resources for regional development. MP Rajerison Antoine is calling for more spending on agriculture and education, and a reduction in allocations for institutions.
Power cuts persist despite efforts to turn around Jirama, Madagascar's public water and electricity utility. Asked about the situation, the prime minister referred to suspected intentional acts of sabotage. In the agricultural sector, an MP from the Agriculture and Livestock Committee believes that the distribution of seeds provided for in the 2026 budget is not enough to guarantee adequate support for producers.
MPs were due to examine the draft budget on 20 October, according to an announcement on the examination of the 2027 budget. The government has also presented the redirection of public investment towards its priorities, amid continuing challenges in implementing budget allocations.
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