The increase in budget support is noteworthy, Expenditure areas rising from $30 million in the previous year to $68 million A significant portion of the budget is allocated to in the current year – an increase of more than double. [...] The relatively low allocation for the International Airport, the Ministry of Labor and Social judiciary sector raises concerns about the independence Affairs, and the Central Bank by the Benadir regional and effectiveness of the judicial system in the country. [...] The Budget for defense and security institutions increase of the Ministry of Agriculture budget from $1 The second-largest portion of the budget after million in 2023 to $50 million in 2024 does not mean that administrative expenses is appropriated to defense and the FGS is prioritizing agriculture over other sectors. [...] allocation, $5 million is designated for the Ministry of The Ministry of Post and Telecommunication has Defense, while $170 million is allocated to the armed witnessed a notable 50% increase in its budget allocation, forces, reflecting a significant increase from the previous going from $6 million in 2023 to $12 million in 2024. [...] This allocation indicates a recognition of the importance Another significant change is seen in the Ministry of of maintaining the functioning of the military courts Public Work and Reconstruction, which has experienced to address legal matters related to crimes within the a sharp decline in funding.
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