Benin: IMF concludes 2026 mission and recommends prudent fiscal policy

Author: lanouvelletribune.infoPublished on: November 7, 2026Country: Benin

Business & Economy

An International Monetary Fund team led by Sonali Das visited Cotonou from October 27 to November 6, 2026, for the annual Article IV consultations. At the end of the mission, the delegation chief gave a favorable assessment of Benin’s economy and recommended prudent fiscal policy. The text says the country has recorded positive economic results in recent years but provides no further details in the supplied excerpt.

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