Mounting concerns arise as Minister for Finance and Planning Marial Dongrin Ater submits the draft budget for 2024/2025 to the TNLA. Juba resident Jenifer Keji questions the budget’s value amidst ongoing salary delays for civil servants and organized forces.
Keji highlights the impact on critical services like health and education due to salary delays, noting closures of schools and security issues. Warrap State resident Dau Ngor echoes these sentiments, emphasizing the lack of tangible development despite annual budgets.
Economist Dr. Abraham Maliet stresses the need for accountability in budget planning to ensure its effectiveness. Lawyer Philips Anyang Ngong emphasizes the importance of audits and revenue recovery mechanisms for budget legitimacy.
Citizens like Olara John Baptist and Elizabeth Ihari express frustration over lack of development and economic challenges. As the government finalizes the budget, calls are made for transparency and responsiveness to address pressing needs.