As of today, Mali has 87 infected patients. Sadly, this figure is set to rise in the days ahead, if evil unrolls its merciless machinery, as it has done elsewhere, spreading mourning in its wake, instilling fear and anxiety everywhere, and battering even the strongest economies.
To achieve this, the government has decided on a number of social measures that will cost the State almost 500 billion francs (837,153,320.00 USD), in the low hypotheses.
All budget allocations will be reviewed. The overhaul will start at the very top.
Investment priorities will also be reviewed. We will be more innovative in mobilizing resources. And the funds established will be scrupulously managed, under the supervision of the Head of Government.
A special fund of 100 billion francs (167,430,664.00 USD) for the most vulnerable families will be set up across Mali’s 703 communes. Access to the fund, which will be managed in a collegial and transparent manner, will be based on assessed and agreed vulnerability criteria.
