Revenue covers 34.7% of Malgasy communes’ needs
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lexpress
A survey of 67 Malgasy communes shows that their own revenue would cover only 34.7% of their actual needs. This dependence on state subsidies weakens funding for local responsibilities, an issue discussed at a Konstitution’naka conference, according to Lexpress.
Revenue collected by 67 Malgasy communes would cover only 34.7% of their actual needs, according to a survey reported by L’Express. Local authorities remain dependent on state subsidies to fund their responsibilities.
This funding shortfall limits the resources available for municipal services. The survey highlights the gap between the local revenue raised and the needs communes have to meet.
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