Welcome to the Citizens’ Guide to the 2018 Budget, a document whose sole purpose is to increase the public’s understanding of the Federal Government of Somalia’s (FGS) budget. The draft budget was submitted to Parliament on 14th Nov 2017. Following discussions and debate, Parliamentarians approved the budget in December 2017, which directs the spending of the FGS from 01 January 2018 to 31 December 2018 (fiscal year 2018). This Guide explains the FGS’s budget for fiscal year 2018 in a simplified way and also summarizes the Appropriations Act, which implements the budget.

The Guide reflects the Federal Ministry of Finance’s unwavering commitment to budget transparency and informed debate, including the dedicated staff of the Directorate of Budget.