Gov’t infrastructure spending surged ahead of election ban

Gov’t infrastructure spending surged ahead of election ban

MANILA, Philippines — Government spending on infrastructure posted a strong growth in March following an “aggressive” implementation of projects like bridges and flood management ahead of an election-related ban on state expenditures. Direct government spending on infrastructure went up by 17.9 percent year-on-year to P113.5 billion, latest data from the Department of Budget and Management

Gov’t Earmarks Shs6.92Trillion for Integrated Transport Infrastructure

Uganda’s Finance Minister, Hon. Matia Kasaija, on Thursday presented the national budget for the Financial Year 2025/26, highlighting significant investment in infrastructure development, key productive sectors, social services, and a strengthened fiscal policy framework. Delivering the budget at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds before the 11th Parliament, Kasaija outlined how the UGX 72.38 trillion resource envelope will drive Uganda’s economic tr…