Koubri Special Delegation Approves 2027 Budget and Investment Plans

Koubri:The special delegation of Koubri has unanimously adopted the draft initial budget for 2027, along with the Annual Investment Plan and the Annual Work Plan and Budget, during its fourth ordinary session.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the session was chaired by Samadé Léonard Gougou, President of the Special Delegation, and took place in the banquet hall of the former municipality. The meeting was attended by key figures including the Secretary General of the town hall, Mahamadou Nongkouni, and representatives from the Regional Directorate of the Budget and the Regional Treasury of Kadiogo.

The session opened with the President of the Special Delegation welcoming the delegates and commending their dedication to public service. Out of the 17 members, 15 were present, allowing for the adoption of the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The President presented a report highlighting the municipality's potential, the socio-economic and political context, and initiatives for revenue mobilization and expenditure control.

The Economic and Financial Affairs Committee discussed compliance with budgetary principles and measures to enhance revenue collection. The special delegates then unanimously approved the resolutions for the Annual Investment Plan and the Annual Work Plan and Budget, as well as the draft initial budget for 2027.

The implementation report of the Annual Investment Plan indicated a 47.67% completion rate, attributed to financial constraints, lack of technical staff, and slow application processing. Additional discussions covered upcoming events such as the Communal Week of Living Together and Social Cohesion, accountability day, and municipal excellence day.

The session also addressed halted construction work on the medical center's dispensary and the "DRYLAND" project, aimed at land recovery. At the conclusion, the President expressed gratitude to participants and urged continued efforts for municipal resource management, aiming for development that benefits the population.