Dili, August 5, 2025 – His Excellency the Minister of Planning and Strategic Investment, Engineer Gastão Francisco de Sousa, seriously participated in the Budget Review Commission, led directly by the Prime Minister, Maun Boot Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão.
This important meeting was held as part of the preparation for Budget Day 2026, with the general theme:
“Optimizing Results with Realistic Spending.”
This theme further emphasizes the government’s need to use public resources efficiently and transparently to ensure a more effective impact on national development. The Budget Review Committee will analyze sectoral priorities, programmatic allocations, and alignment with the Government Plan.
Minister Gastão de Sousa’s active participation led to the MPEI’s commitment to continue contributing to sustainable development and inclusive strategic planning.
The objective is to review the spending plan for the coming year, prioritizing important programs with a positive impact on the population. The Committee will analyze the ministries’ proposals and ensure that resources are allocated to programs that generate results.
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