- Low tax revenue and rising market debt tighten fiscal headroom
- Analysts warn of narrowing window to stabilise public finances
Benin’s economy expanded by 7.5% in 2024—its fastest rate since 1990—driven by strong performance across agriculture, industry and services. But a new World Bank report warns that this momentum could falter unless the government improves its fragile fiscal footing.
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