The members of the National Council for Urban and Rural Development (Conadur) approved in a resolution point that a commission be formed that will seek to ensure that the ordinary funds of the Departmental Development Councils (Codedes) can be executed in 2025. The measure is in light of a scenario of low execution that they face and whose progress is less than 15 percent.
Last Thursday, at the preparatory meeting of Conadur, the creation of said commission was approved. It will be made up of mayors from the eight regions of the country and delegates from civil society with representation in the Council, to seek legal mechanisms in Congress to continue executing the budget.
The budget ceiling for ordinary funds of the Codedes for this year is greater than Q3.3 billion and the Secretariat of Planning and Programming of the Presidency (Segeplán) records that the amount pending execution, as of August 30, is almost 85 percent.
In the 2025 budget project, Q4,299 million is requested for the Councils. In addition, the extraordinary amounts approved in this year’s budget extension contemplate another Q1,881 million that can be executed in 2025, plus the Q2,700 million that will be transferred. If the objective is achieved, the Codedes would reach a budget greater than Q8,800 million.
The mayors representing Conadur maintain that the measure is being sought so that the funds do not go into the common fund, and that the projects scheduled for 2025 may be affected by the debt that is still pending.
“It is a call to conscience to have a better execution. There is a lot to talk about this, we see the graphs and the levels of execution are alarming. It is not about finding someone to blame, but rather raising awareness that the people of Guatemala are waiting for results, but we cannot put those ordinary funds at risk,” said the mayor of San Manuel Chaparrón, Jalapa Ricardo Sandoval, from the southeastern region.
For the programming of these new projects to be executed with the budget increase, a deadline of the first half of November was established for the presentation of the projects, until November 29 for Segeplán to issue the technical opinion and until December 13 for the signing of the agreements with the executing units.
Low execution, but more funds
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- 1 Low execution, but more funds
- 2 Nonconformities
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According to data from the Segeplán, the execution is 14.5 percent at the national level. There are 2,466 planned works, of which only 20 have pending requirements to be approved and begin to be executed. In addition, Izabal, Chiquimula and Jalapa do not even reach 5 percent of expenditure execution.
The head of the Secretariat for Executive Coordination of the Presidency (SCEP), Victor Hugo Godoy, says that the delays are due to the fact that local governments are undergoing purification processes so that they are not vulnerable to possible acts of corruption in the administrative processes of approval and execution of works.
“We provide all the legal advice to the governors, the issue is the system. That is to say, everything was heard here, that they charge for endorsements, that they charge for the signatures of the Councils, all of that is what we are satisfying. Of course, if we are not accepting everything as it was, then there will be delays,” explained the secretary.
Despite reports of bribery, an additional Q1.8 billion was approved in the budget expansion, which, according to Godoy, should have been allocated first, “because otherwise they would be lost.”
He also asserted that the criteria used for the distribution by municipality in the expansion responded to agreements and requests from mayors and district deputies, which he believes did not correspond to vote buying because it was done “in a transparent manner.” This distribution was criticized by think tanks for lacking technical justification.
“Anyone who speaks like this – saying that votes were bought – knowing what the cause of the problems is, is a fraud, an impostor because the deputies know how the system works and how they have kidnapped democracy with the mayors,” he said.
The official added that he is aware of the modus operandi by which bribes are collected, but mentioned that he did not file a complaint because it is not part of his responsibilities as an official.
Nonconformities
During Thursday’s meeting, civil society representatives expressed a number of disagreements, including the budget increase and reforms to the Conadur regulations regarding representations.
Several roundtable discussions were held between the central government and non-governmental representatives regarding the reforms, but the complaint pointed out was that not all the organizations involved were cited, but only some specific actors. The complaints were made by representatives of women’s organizations, peasants, workers and indigenous peoples.
“We believe that the system is rotten and needs to be changed. The president said it, little by little, but we are changing, but with the changes there is also dissatisfaction,” said Godoy, who has not received support from the representatives who currently make up Conadur.
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Guatemala’s Conadur Aims to Ensure Execution of Departmental Development Councils’ Funds in 2025
The National Council for Urban and Rural Development (Conadur) in Guatemala has approved the creation of a commission to ensure the execution of ordinary funds of the Departmental Development Councils (Codedes) in 2025. This decision comes amidst a scenario of low execution, with progress less than 15 percent [[1]].
The commission, composed of mayors from the eight regions of the country and delegates from civil society with representation in the Council, will seek legal mechanisms in Congress to continue executing the budget. The budget ceiling for ordinary funds of the Codedes for this year is greater than Q3.3 billion, with an amount pending execution of almost 85 percent as of August 30 [[3]].
In the 2025 budget project, Q4,299 million is requested for the Councils, with an additional Q1,881 million approved in this year’s budget extension that can be executed in 2025, plus Q2,700 million to be transferred. If the objective is achieved, the Codedes would reach a budget greater than Q8,800 million [[1]].
The mayors representing Conadur are seeking to ensure that the funds do not go into the common fund and that the projects scheduled for 2025 are not affected by the debt still pending. ”It is a call to conscience to have a better execution. There is a lot to talk about this, we see the graphs and the levels of execution are alarming. It is not about finding someone to blame, but rather raising awareness that the people of Guatemala are waiting for results, but we cannot put those ordinary funds at risk,” said the mayor of San Manuel Chaparrón, Jalapa Ricardo Sandoval [[1]].
The Secretariat of Planning and Programming of the Presidency (Segeplán) reports that the execution is 14.5 percent at the national level, with 2,466 planned works, of which only 20 have pending requirements to be approved and begin to be executed. Additionally, Izabal, Chiquimula, and Jalapa do not even reach 5 percent of expenditure execution [[1]].
Victor Hugo Godoy, head of the Secretariat for Executive Coordination of the Presidency (SCEP), claims that the delays are due to local governments undergoing purification processes to avoid corruption in administrative processes. He also stated that an additional Q1.8 billion was approved in the budget expansion, which should have been allocated first, “because otherwise they would be lost” [[1]].
During the Conadur meeting, civil society representatives expressed disagreements, including the budget increase and reforms to the Conadur regulations regarding representations. Representatives of women’s organizations, peasants, workers, and indigenous peoples criticized the distribution of funds, stating that it lacked technical justification [[1]].
Conadur, as the national council for urban and rural development, plays a crucial role in drafting policies for rural and urban development, creating mechanisms to prioritize and allocate budgets [[2]]. The council’s efforts to ensure the execution of funds for the Departmental Development Councils in 2025 are essential for the country’s development, especially in light of the current low execution rates.
the National Council for Urban and Rural Development’s initiative to ensure the execution of ordinary funds for the Departmental Development Councils in 2025 is a vital step towards addressing the country’s developmental challenges. It is crucial to address the current low execution rates and ensure that the allocated funds are utilized effectively to benefit the people of Guatemala.
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Guatemala’s Conadur Aims to Ensure Execution of Departmental Development Councils’ Funds in 2025
The National Council for Urban and Rural Development (Conadur) of Guatemala has taken a crucial step towards ensuring the execution of ordinary funds of Departmental Development Councils (Codedes) in 2025. A resolution was approved to form a commission that will seek legal mechanisms in Congress to continue executing the budget, amidst concerns of low execution rates and pending debts.
Low Execution Rates and Funding
According to the Secretariat of Planning and Programming of the Presidency (Segeplán), the execution rate of Codedes’ funds stands at a mere 14.5% at the national level. Despite a budget ceiling of over Q3.3 billion for this year, almost 85% of the amount remains pending execution as of August 30. Moreover, Izabal, Chiquimula, and Jalapa have not even reached 5% of expenditure execution [[3]].
Commission Formation and Objectives
To address this issue, Conadur has approved the formation of a commission comprising mayors from the eight regions of the country and delegates from civil society with representation in the Council. The commission’s primary objective is to seek legal mechanisms in Congress to ensure the execution of Codedes’ funds in 2025. The measure is aimed at preventing the funds from going into the common fund and affecting the projects scheduled for 2025 due to pending debts.
Budget Allocation and Transparency
In the 2025 budget project, Q4,299 million is requested for the Councils. Additionally, extraordinary amounts approved in this year’s budget extension contemplate another Q1,881 million that can be executed in 2025, plus the Q2,700 million that will be transferred. If the objective is achieved, the Codedes would reach a budget greater than Q8,800 million. However, the distribution of funds has been criticized by think tanks for lacking technical justification, with allegations of vote buying and bribery [[1]].
Challenges and Concerns
The head of the Secretariat for Executive Coordination of the Presidency (SCEP), Victor Hugo Godoy, attributed the delays to local governments undergoing purification processes to prevent corruption in administrative processes. However, the official acknowledged being aware of the modus operandi by which bribes are collected, but did not file a complaint as it was not part of his responsibility.
Conadur’s Role and Functions
Conadur is a part of the National System of Development Councils of Guatemala, responsible for formulating policies for urban and rural development, and promoting systematic urban and rural development planning [[2]]. The Council’s functions include formulating policies for urban and rural development, promoting systematic urban and rural development planning, and ensuring the execution of Councils’ funds [[3]].
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