HARGEISA, Somaliland (HornPost) — Somaliland’s House of Representatives approved the government’s 2025 national budget by a majority vote, with 44 lawmakers voting in favor and one opposing the proposed financial plan.
The approval followed parliamentary deliberations on the government’s annual budget, which outlines public spending priorities and the financial framework for government operations and development activities during the 2025 fiscal year.
The approved budget is structured around four main components: the central government budget, allocations for independent government agencies, local government budgets and donor-funded development projects.
The central government budget covers the operational and administrative expenses of government ministries and institutions, as well as funding for public services and national programs. These allocations provide the financial basis for government institutions to carry out their responsibilities throughout the fiscal year.
A separate component covers the budgets of independent government agencies, allowing institutions operating outside the direct ministerial structure to finance their administrative functions and planned activities.
The inclusion of local government budgets reflects the role of municipal and district administrations in delivering public services and implementing development program at the local level. Local authorities are responsible for a range of community-level services, making their financial allocations an important part of the overall public spending framework.
The fourth component consists of donor-funded development projects, which are supported through financial assistance from international partners and development organizations. Such funding is intended to support development initiatives and projects across different sectors.
The parliamentary approval marked a key stage in Somaliland’s annual budget process, giving the government an approved financial framework for implementing its program and managing public resources during 2025.
The budget also provides a basis for legislative oversight of government expenditure, with parliamentary scrutiny playing a role in monitoring how public funds are allocated and used.
HornPost Staff Reporter
Hargeisa, Somaliland
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