The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, has issued a set of regulations and measures aimed at rationalizing public spending on official events.
The directive, issued by the Prime Minister on Sunday, calls for obtaining prior approval from the Government Communication Center before making any arrangements to organize official events. This includes submitting technical and financial proposals for review to ensure they comply with state financial policies and control public expenditures.
The directive also stresses the need to control expenses related to conferences, celebrations, and workshops, requiring clear justifications for organizing such events. It mandates the use of government facilities for hosting events, except in cases where special venues are necessary, which would require prior approval from the Government Communication Center.
The instructions oblige government entities to reduce protocol-related costs and limit spending on hospitality, gifts, and printed materials, encouraging greater reliance on digital methods.
Regarding television broadcasting, the directive says that broadcasting signals should be provided free of charge to all channels wishing to air official events, to avoid imposing additional costs on the organizing bodies. It also specifies that live broadcasts of events attended by Dbeibeh should be exclusively shown on the state’s official channels to ensure consistency in official media coverage.
It further emphasizes the importance of respecting intellectual property rights in all materials. It requires organizing entities to prepare a detailed report after each event, including an accurate assessment of the achieved benefits relative to the costs, to ensure maximum benefit from available resources.
