The National Assembly’s plenary session concluded with the unanimous adoption of the 2026 supplementary finance law, marking a significant step in the nation’s fiscal management.

This amending legislation empowers the government to implement necessary budgetary adjustments mid-fiscal year. It emerges amidst a period of governmental restructuring and the integration of new strategic directions from the executive.

According to the report presented by Gérard Gbénonchi, president of the Finance Committee, the primary objective of this revision is to align budget allocations with the needs of newly established or reorganized ministries. This ensures these entities are adequately resourced to fulfill their mandated responsibilities effectively.

The approved text revises specific budgetary forecasts, yet it carefully preserves the core financial equilibrium set for 2026. Adjustments primarily involve reallocating credits to reflect the government’s updated organizational framework.

The Finance Committee emphasized that this redistribution of resources is designed to enhance administrative efficiency and improve the coordination of public policies. Furthermore, it guarantees the continuity of state action in critical sectors.

Crucially, the supplementary law maintains a strong focus on social expenditures, initiatives supporting purchasing power, agricultural development, employment generation, and public investments with significant economic and social impact.

Growth forecast stable at 7.5%

From a macroeconomic standpoint, the country’s growth projections remain steady at 7.5%. The budget deficit is set at 3.1% of the gross domestic product, closely adhering to the West African Economic and Monetary Union’s (UEMOA) community ceiling of 3%.

The legislative package also introduces measures aimed at modernizing tax administration. These include the digitalization of control procedures, enhanced taxpayer monitoring, and adapting existing provisions to the evolving landscape of the digital economy.

Additionally, the law accounts for certain activities conducted by non-resident operators and revenues generated from digital platforms. These provisions are intended to broaden the tax base and strengthen the mobilization of domestic resources.

Following its parliamentary adoption, the 2026 supplementary finance law now proceeds to its implementation phase by the government and relevant administrative bodies.