The Commission des Finances, de l’Économie générale et du Plan of Djibouti's National Assembly convened on October 26, 2026, to examine two financial bills. The commission, led by Honorable Charmaké Moussa Arreh, reviewed the bills with representatives from the government. The bills relate to the approval of financial accounts for 2025 of two public establishments. The meeting was attended by Minister of Muslim Affairs and Wakfs, Moumin Hassan Barreh, and Minister of Social Affairs and Solidarity, Ouloufa Ismail Abdo.

The two bills under review are Projet de loi nᵒ 242/AN/26/9ᵉ L, which concerns the approval of the financial accounts of the Diwan des biens Wakfs for 2025, and Projet de loi nᵒ 238/AN/26/9ᵉ L, which relates to the approval of the financial accounts of the Agence Djiboutienne de Développement Social (ADDS) for 2025. The commission examined the financial documents and engaged with government representatives on various aspects of budget execution and financial management.

During the meeting, commission members scrutinized the financial documents presented by the government representatives. They discussed different aspects of budget execution and financial management of the two establishments for 2025. The government's representatives provided detailed explanations of the financial accounts, addressing queries from the commission members.

The commission's review aimed to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of public funds. The examination of the financial accounts is a critical step in the approval process, enabling the National Assembly to make informed decisions. The commission's favorable opinion on the bills paves the way for their consideration by the National Assembly.

The National Assembly will consider the bills in a future public session. The favorable opinion from the Finance Commission is a significant step towards the approval of the financial accounts. The Assembly's review will focus on the financial management and budget execution of the two public establishments.

The Diwan des biens Wakfs and the Agence Djiboutienne de Développement Social (ADDS) play crucial roles in Djibouti's social and economic development. The approval of their financial accounts for 2025 reflects the government's commitment to transparency and accountability in public financial management. The commission's review ensures that the financial accounts are accurate and compliant with regulatory requirements.

The review of the financial bills demonstrates Djibouti's efforts to strengthen its financial governance. The government's representatives and commission members worked together to ensure that the financial accounts are transparent and reliable. The favorable opinion on the bills is a positive step towards enhancing public trust in the management of public funds.

Key points

  • The Commission des Finances, de l’Économie générale et du Plan of Djibouti's National Assembly examined two financial bills for the 2025 accounts of public establishments.
  • The bills relate to the approval of financial accounts of the Diwan des biens Wakfs and the Agence Djiboutienne de Développement Social (ADDS) for 2025.
  • The commission issued a favorable opinion on the bills, paving the way for their consideration by the National Assembly.

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