Benin finance minister forecasts 300 billion CFA franc surplus
The minister of finance announced the projected surplus for public companies and offices in 2025 at a Cotonou accounting congress.
Benin's Minister of Finance announced a projected surplus of nearly 300 billion CFA francs for public companies and offices in 2025. The announcement was made at the 8th Congress of Accountants of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), which began on October 21, 2026, in Cotonou. The congress, also marking the 20th anniversary of Benin's Order of Chartered Accountants, focuses on financial transparency and sovereignty within the UEMOA zone.
The event, held at the Cotonou Congress Center until October 22, 2026, gathered over 350 participants from more than 18 countries. Discussions centered on the theme 'The Accountant, Guarantor of Transparency and Financial Sovereignty in the UEMOA Space.' Experts, public officials, and economic actors shared knowledge on the role of accountants in state and business governance.
The Minister of Finance officially launched the proceedings, emphasizing the importance of reliable accounts in attracting investment, mobilizing savings, improving financing conditions, and strengthening decision-making capacity. The congress aims to generate operational recommendations to enhance financial governance and regional economic integration.
Why it mattersInvestors can benefit from the projected surplus and improved financial governance, which may attract investment and enhance financing conditions.