On Friday, the Togolese government adopted the Finance Bill for the 2022 financial year at the Council of Ministers. The budget is projected at 1,760 billion CFA francs in resources and expenses, against FCFA 1,521.3 billion for 2021, an increase of 15.7%. This project reflects the authorities’ determination to continue implementing the program budget, taking into account the health and safety context.
The government also indicates that the 2022 budget allocates 493.3 billion CFA francs to the social sectors. This amount rises by 10.8% to 445.1 billion CFA francs in the 2021 budget. The relative share of social spending in the draft budget for fiscal 2022 is 46.6%.
Meanwhile, in the area of social protection, 91.7 billion CFA francs are earmarked for the health sector.
” The allowance will be used to guarantee universal health coverage and access to health services for all. The health initiatives undertaken as part of the fight against covid-19 will be continued, in particular the rehabilitation, construction and equipping of health facilities “, explains the government.
