The Minister of State for Finance and Economic Cooperation presented the draft budget to Parliament on 8 June 2017.
The Council of Ministers proposed to spend 320.8 birrs (USD 13.8 billion), which is a rise of 2.02 billion (16.9%) over the current financial year. Of this total, approximately $ 4.9 billion is allocated to investment spending, while some $ 3.55 billion is scheduled for regular spending.
Over $ 5.08 billion (around 36.6%) is allocated to subsidies to regional states. About 303 million US dollars are made available to implement the goals of sustainable development (SDGs).
The State Secretary said that the draft budget was designed to take into account socio-economic activities and the impact of the continental and global economic situation as well as the promises of the international donors.
After discussion, Parliament referred the draft budget to the committee for budgetary and financial matters for further consideration. It is expected to be approved by the end of June 2017.
