From 2015 to 2025, National Budget Rose from 123 to 323 Billion Gourdes, Says Jean Michel Silin

Created on May 8, 1962, the General Directorate of the Budget (DGB) quietly marked its 63rd anniversary last month. Taking this opportunity, Le Nouvelliste chose to spotlight this entity attached to the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), by inviting the DGB's Director General, Jean-Michel Silin, to shed light on its mission, achievements, and the challenges encountered throughout its history—particularly with regard to one of its main concerns: the preparation of the national budget.

Le Nouvelliste
Par Le Nouvelliste
04 Jun 2025 | Lecture : 16 min.

Le Nouvelliste (L.N.): The DGB celebrates 63 years of existence. Sixty-three years later, what are the most significant advances observed in the preparation and execution of the budget—this essential document that determines public policies and that gives its name to the General Directorate of the Budget?

Jean-Michel Silin (J.M.S.): Since its creation, the DGB has seen many significant advances. These have been especially evident in institutional and regulatory strengthening. Several mechanis

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