RATIONALIZING FOR RESILIENCE: Rethinking Public Spending in Mali

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Focusing on Mali's 2024 budget, the book analyzes the challenges posed by security issues and a post-transition presidential election. Utilizing a mixed methodology, it combines quantitative budget data with qualitative insights from 22 economic experts and senior civil servants. The findings emphasize the need for rational public spending and highlight the importance of diaspora resources to bolster the economy. This study provides a nuanced understanding of Mali's fiscal decisions and their broader implications for stability, growth, and governance during a critical transitional period.