According to the Prime Minister, the sluggishness and complexity of administrative procedures are the primary reasons for the government’s low budget execution. He has committed to dismantling these blocking factors.
Yesterday, before the National Assembly, Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison pledged to address the factors causing the government’s low budget execution rate, which has resulted in the slowing down of state actions.
This commitment comes in response to a rare inquiry from deputies during the question-and-answer session on Thursday. “During the review of the rectified finance bill, we noted a low budget execution rate across several departments. Could you explain the reasons for this situation?” was the question posed to the head of government at Mahazoarivo.
The Prime Minister explained that the root causes are the heavy and slow administrative procedures. Addressing this, he declared: “We already have a strategy to simplify administrative procedures. If the cause of this red tape is regulatory, we will break it.”
It was noted during last week’s debates that legal modifications might be necessary. As Mamitiana Rajaonarison indicated, even funding partners have complained about these administrative hurdles, which delay not only the disbursement of funds but also the execution of projects.
Citing a recent exchange with World Bank representatives, the Prime Minister highlighted the “obstacle course” faced by citizens before receiving compensation for expropriation. Delays in such payments often lead to protests against major infrastructure projects.
The Prime Minister lamented that projects are often stalled because, for instance, there are 47 steps involved in receiving compensation. He emphasized that it is useless to draft grand projects if their implementation remains stagnant.
Dr. Herinjatovo Ramiarison, Minister of Economy and Finance, also noted that these delays lead to cost overruns compared to initial budget estimates. Beyond technical procedures, the Prime Minister also highlighted the “human factor,” noting that some public agents avoid effort, causing the entire administrative machine to stall.
Finally, the head of government identified corruption as a key contributor to administrative delays, noting a vicious cycle where red tape creates openings for corrupt practices. He pledged to prioritize anti-corruption efforts within the tax and customs administrations to improve the business climate and strengthen state revenue.
Captured & Published at: 2026-07-04 06:42:51 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/07/decaissement-budgetaire-le-premier.html