Budget
Addis Ababa council approves appointments and 9.94 billion birr budget
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The Addis Ababa City Council on 30 Miyazia 2018 approved appointments presented by Mayor Adanech Abiebe and an additional budget of 9.94 billion birr in a unanimous vote during its regular session.
Region Dalarna plans to invest 10 million kronor to strengthen cancer care across the county. The allocation forms part of the 2027 budget proposal.
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Finance Minister Ahmed Shide reported to parliament that the 1.93 trillion birr federal budget is under pressure from delayed external aid. He addressed lawmakers on May 4, 2026, noting that domestic borrowing has risen faster than planned. The session took place without private media present.
Following Finance Minister Jorge Quiroz's memos sparking controversy over 2027 budget reviews, Chile's Ministry of Social Development and Family (Midesof) announced a 2.24% cut—equivalent to about $36.6 million (CLP 36.6 billion) from its total budget—below the 3% target. The adjustments target inefficiencies while protecting social benefits, as defended by President José Antonio Kast amid backlash.
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Chile's Finance Ministry, under Jorge Quiroz, recommended reviewing 402 programs for the 2027 budget, with 37% in Education, Social Development, and Health. Officials insist no social rights will be cut, aiming for spending efficiency. Responses followed the leak of internal memos sparking criticism.
Chile's Finance Minister Jorge Quiroz clarified on Friday that there will be no cuts to school feeding programs or scholarships, following controversy over a memo suggesting the discontinuation of 15 Ministry of Education programs for the 2027 budget. The document, dated April 21, is part of the initial budget formulation process and does not represent a final decision, according to the minister. Opposition figures and right-wing voices criticized the suggestion, particularly regarding the School Feeding Program.
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Nelson Mandela Bay's safety and security department has spent only 18% of its R72-million capital budget by the end of February, drawing sharp criticism from councillors amid rising crime rates. Officials face pressure to restore key technologies like the gunshot detection system and the mobile surveillance vehicle known as Loerboer. Repairs on the vehicle are progressing, with a projected return by 30 May.
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