TohidA/MONA · Datasets at Hugging Face

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

PA

20.4

1.4. Combined expenditure and revenue measures

Establish a Unit responsible for the implementation of the GAP, notably the Flagship projects.

1

Program Prior Action

M

Rationale: Improve the outlook for growth and contribute to debt sustainability.

3

1

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

PA

20.8

1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)

Agree upon a 2017 budget consistent with the ECF-supported program.

1

Program Prior Action

M

Rationale: Preserve fiscal sustainability.

3

1

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

PA

20.8

1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)

Agree upon a 2018 budget consistent with the ECF-supported program.

2

First Review Prior action

M

Rationale: Preserve fiscal sustainability.

3

2

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

PA

20.8

1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)

Submit a 2019 budget that is consistent with the ECF-supported program to the parliamentary commission for consideration.

3

Third Review Prior action

M

Rationale: Preserve fiscal sustainability.

3

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

PA

30.1

11.1. Private sector legal and regulatory environment reform (non financial sector)

Adopt implementing decrees for Laws No. 2001-37 and 2008-07, dealing with commercial courts.

1

Program Prior Action

M

Rationale: Improve governance and the business climate.

3

1

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Limit the granting of special conventions outside the investment code to exceptional cases after decision by the Council of Ministers.

1

06/30/2018

M

Rationale: Boost revenue collection.

3

1

2018-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Limit the granting of special conventions outside the investment code to exceptional cases after decision by the Council of Ministers.

1

Continuous

SB

Rationale: Boost revenue collection.

3

1

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Implement a plan to strengthen tax compliance.

2

06/30/2018

M

Rationale: Increase fiscal revenues by improving tax compliance-risk management.

3

2

2018-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Implement the system of control of the effectiveness of the realization of the investments envisaged within the framework of approvals to the code of investments and approvals for the installation of special economic zones.

1

12/30/2018

MOD-DATE

Rationale: Fight fiscal fraud and rationalize exemptions.

3

1

2018-12-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Implement the system of control of the effectiveness of the realization of the investments envisaged within the framework of approvals to the code of investments and approvals for the installation of special economic zones.

1

06/30/2019

SB

Rationale: Fight fiscal fraud and rationalize exemptions.

3

1

2019-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Prepare and adopt in the Council of Ministers a plan for the reorganization and professionalization of the administrative control bodies of the State.

2

06/30/2018

M

Rationale: Improve economic governance.

3

2

2018-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Prepare monthly cash flow forecasting plans and comprehensive quarterly budget performance evaluations.

3

06/30/2018

M

Rationale: Increase transparency, timeliness and accuracy of budget information.

3

2018-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Set performance contracts with key SOEs.

4

12/30/2018

SB

Rationale: Improve SOEs contribution to government revenues.

3

4

2018-12-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Develop a multi-year commitment framework for investment projects.

1

09/30/2017

M

Rationale: Ensure the availability of information on stipulations and conditions in order to comply with the debt limit policy.

3

1

2017-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

20.4

1.4. Combined expenditure and revenue measures

Review and quantify all tax expenditures and agree on a time-bound strategy to suppress all tax expenditures that are not in line with the WAEMU directives.

1

09/30/2017

M

Rationale: Boost domestic revenue collection.

3

1

2017-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

20.5

1.5. Debt Management

Extend the coverage, under the medium-term debt strategy, to the debt of state-owned enterprises, after completion of data collection on their financial condition and to contingent liabilities.

1

12/30/2017

M

Rationale: Improve the capacity for active debt management and ensure debt sustainability.

3

1

2017-12-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

20.5

1.5. Debt Management

Collect data on the debt of state-owned enterprises and adopt a monitoring mechanism.

2

09/30/2017

M

Rationale: Ensure better monitoring of contingent liabilities and improve public debt management.

3

2

2017-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

20.5

1.5. Debt Management

Complete the data collection of SOEs’ debt and operationalize the monitoring framework.

3

09/30/2018

M

Rationale: Better monitor contingent liabilities and improve public debt management.

3

2018-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Put into place a framework for the preparation and monitoring of the government’s cash flow plan.

1

06/30/2017

M

Rationale: Ensure effective cash flow management.

3

1

2017-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Conduct a public expenditure review with World Bank assistance.

2

09/30/2017

M

Rationale: Improve the quality of public expenditure.

3

2

2017-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Launch the Strategic Support Unit under the Ministry of Finance, which is responsible inter alia for evaluating the fiscal risks associated with public-private partnerships.

3

06/30/2017

M

Rationale: Promote transparency and reduce contingent liabilities.

3

2017-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Adopt a comprehensive and high-level regulatory text for public investments, as agreed under the PIMA evaluation.

1

09/30/2018

MD

Rationale: Improve public investment management and help identify weaknesses.

3

1

2018-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Prepare monthly plans for cash flow forecasts and quarterly comprehensive assessments of budget execution.

2

06/30/2017

M

Rationale: Enhance the transparency, timeliness, and accuracy of budget information.

3

2

2017-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Increase the transparency of procurement operations by publishing on the internet all basic information about procurement.

3

06/30/2017

M

Rationale: Ensure the optimal utilization of resources and encourage competition in the private sector.

3

2017-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

The 2019 adopted budget eliminates tax expenditures equivalent to FCFA 60 billion

4

12/31/2018

SB

Rationale: Foster revenue mobilization.

3

4

2018-12-31

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Prepare an updated audit of the stock of past debt due by the government to domestic suppliers at the end of December 2018

5

01/31/2019

SB

Rationale: Enhance fiscal transparency.

3

5

2019-01-31

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

25.1

6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision

Establish a credit bureau and make it operational.

1

12/30/2017

M

Rationale: Improve the efficiency of the financial sector and intermediation.

3

1

2017-12-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

25.1

6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision

Establish a credit bureau and a policy framework for time-bound bank resolution.

2

12/30/2018

SB

Rationale: Improve financial intermediation.

3

2

2018-12-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

25.1

6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision

Adopt a new regulatory framework for microfinance institutions strengthening their supervision.

3

12/30/2018

SB

Rationale: Improve financial intermediation.

3

2018-12-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

25.1

6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision

The Ministry of Finance should adopt a legal decision to strengthen the implementation of the regulatory framework for the licensing and supervision of microfinance institutions

4

12/31/2018

SB

Rationale: Promote financial inclusion.

3

4

2018-12-31

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2018-12-05

P1

R3

BLANK

SB

25.1

6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision

The Ministry of Finance should establish a credit bureau

5

12/31/2018

SB

Rationale: Improve crisis management.

3

5

2018-12-31

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

PA

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Have the Strategic Plan for the Tax Administration (POSAF) approved by the Ministry of Finance.

1

Program Prior Action

M

Rationale: Modernize the tax administration to increase domestic revenue mobilization.

4

1

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

PA

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Integrate the Customs and Tax Administrations’ computer systems to strengthen their coordination.

2

Program Prior Action

M

Rationale: Boost domestic revenue collection.

4

2

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

PA

20.4

1.4. Combined expenditure and revenue measures

Establish a Unit responsible for the implementation of the GAP, notably the Flagship projects.

1

Program Prior Action

M

Rationale: Improve the outlook for growth and contribute to debt sustainability.

4

1

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

PA

20.8

1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)

Agree upon a 2017 budget consistent with the ECF-supported program.

1

Program Prior Action

M

Rationale: Preserve fiscal sustainability.

4

1

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

PA

20.8

1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)

Agree upon a 2018 budget consistent with the ECF-supported program.

2

First Review Prior action

M

Rationale: Preserve fiscal sustainability.

4

2

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

PA

20.8

1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)

Submit a 2019 budget that is consistent with the ECF-supported program to the parliamentary commission for consideration.

3

Third Review Prior action

M

Rationale: Preserve fiscal sustainability.

4

3

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

PA

30.1

11.1. Private sector legal and regulatory environment reform (non financial sector)

Adopt implementing decrees for Laws No. 2001-37 and 2008-07, dealing with commercial courts.

1

Program Prior Action

M

Rationale: Improve governance and the business climate.

4

1

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Limit the granting of special conventions outside the investment code to exceptional cases after decision by the Council of Ministers.

1

06/30/2018

M

Rationale: Boost revenue collection.

4

1

2018-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Limit the granting of special conventions outside the investment code to exceptional cases after decision by the Council of Ministers.

1

Continuous

SB

Rationale: Boost revenue collection.

4

1

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Implement a plan to strengthen tax compliance.

2

06/30/2018

M

Rationale: Increase fiscal revenues by improving tax compliance-risk management.

4

2

2018-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Implement the system of control of the effectiveness of the realization of the investments envisaged within the framework of approvals to the code of investments and approvals for the installation of special economic zones.

1

12/30/2018

MOD-DATE

Rationale: Fight fiscal fraud and rationalize exemptions.

4

1

2018-12-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Implement the system of control of the effectiveness of the realization of the investments envisaged within the framework of approvals to the code of investments and approvals for the installation of special economic zones.

1

06/30/2019

MOD-DATE

Rationale: Fight fiscal fraud and rationalize exemptions.

4

1

2019-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Implement the system of control of the effectiveness of the realization of the investments envisaged within the framework of approvals to the code of investments and approvals for the installation of special economic zones.

1

11/30/2019

SB

N/A

4

1

2019-11-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Prepare and adopt in the Council of Ministers a plan for the reorganization and professionalization of the administrative control bodies of the State.

2

06/30/2018

M

Rationale: Improve economic governance.

4

2

2018-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Prepare monthly cash flow forecasting plans and comprehensive quarterly budget performance evaluations.

3

06/30/2018

M

Rationale: Increase transparency, timeliness and accuracy of budget information.

4

3

2018-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Set performance contracts with key SOEs.

4

12/30/2018

M

Rationale: Improve SOEs contribution to government revenues.

4

2018-12-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Develop a multi-year commitment framework for investment projects.

1

09/30/2017

M

Rationale: Ensure the availability of information on stipulations and conditions in order to comply with the debt limit policy.

4

1

2017-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Strengthen the research and statistics office within the customs administration by staffing it with statistics personnel with a view to improving risk analysis, the monitoring of exemptions, and fraud detection.

2

12/31/2019

SB

Improve customs revenues and fight customs fraud.

4

2

2019-12-31

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

20.4

1.4. Combined expenditure and revenue measures

Review and quantify all tax expenditures and agree on a time-bound strategy to suppress all tax expenditures that are not in line with the WAEMU directives.

1

09/30/2017

M

Rationale: Boost domestic revenue collection.

4

1

2017-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

20.5

1.5. Debt Management

Extend the coverage, under the medium-term debt strategy, to the debt of state-owned enterprises, after completion of data collection on their financial condition and to contingent liabilities.

1

12/30/2017

M

Rationale: Improve the capacity for active debt management and ensure debt sustainability.

4

1

2017-12-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

20.5

1.5. Debt Management

Collect data on the debt of state-owned enterprises and adopt a monitoring mechanism.

2

09/30/2017

M

Rationale: Ensure better monitoring of contingent liabilities and improve public debt management.

4

2

2017-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

20.5

1.5. Debt Management

Complete the data collection of SOEs’ debt and operationalize the monitoring framework.

3

09/30/2018

M

Rationale: Better monitor contingent liabilities and improve public debt management.

4

3

2018-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Put into place a framework for the preparation and monitoring of the government’s cash flow plan.

1

06/30/2017

M

Rationale: Ensure effective cash flow management.

4

1

2017-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Conduct a public expenditure review with World Bank assistance.

2

09/30/2017

M

Rationale: Improve the quality of public expenditure.

4

2

2017-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Launch the Strategic Support Unit under the Ministry of Finance, which is responsible inter alia for evaluating the fiscal risks associated with public-private partnerships.

3

06/30/2017

M

Rationale: Promote transparency and reduce contingent liabilities.

4

3

2017-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Adopt a comprehensive and high-level regulatory text for public investments, as agreed under the PIMA evaluation.

1

09/30/2018

MD

Rationale: Improve public investment management and help identify weaknesses.

4

1

2018-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Prepare monthly plans for cash flow forecasts and quarterly comprehensive assessments of budget execution.

2

06/30/2017

M

Rationale: Enhance the transparency, timeliness, and accuracy of budget information.

4

2

2017-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Increase the transparency of procurement operations by publishing on the internet all basic information about procurement.

3

06/30/2017

M

Rationale: Ensure the optimal utilization of resources and encourage competition in the private sector.

4

3

2017-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

The 2019 adopted budget eliminates tax expenditures equivalent to FCFA 60 billion

4

12/31/2018

M

Rationale: Foster revenue mobilization.

4

2018-12-31

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Prepare an updated audit of the stock of past debt due by the government to domestic suppliers at the end of December 2018

5

01/31/2019

M

Rationale: Enhance fiscal transparency.

4

5

2019-01-31

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Perform an impact assessment of the transfer of government deposits from commercial banks to the Treasury Single Account.

6

03/31/2020

SB

Reduce fiscal and financial risks.

4

6

2020-03-31

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

25.1

6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision

Establish a credit bureau and make it operational.

1

12/30/2017

M

Rationale: Improve the efficiency of the financial sector and intermediation.

4

1

2017-12-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

25.1

6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision

Establish a credit bureau and a policy framework for time-bound bank resolution.

2

12/30/2018

M

Rationale: Improve financial intermediation.

4

2

2018-12-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

25.1

6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision

Adopt a new regulatory framework for microfinance institutions strengthening their supervision.

3

12/30/2018

M

Rationale: Improve financial intermediation.

4

3

2018-12-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

25.1

6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision

The Ministry of Finance should adopt a legal decision to strengthen the implementation of the regulatory framework for the licensing and supervision of microfinance institutions

4

12/31/2018

M

Rationale: Promote financial inclusion.

4

2018-12-31

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

25.1

6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision

The Ministry of Finance should establish a credit bureau

5

12/31/2018

M

Rationale: Improve crisis management.

4

5

2018-12-31

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

N/A

2019-06-21

P1

R4

BLANK

SB

27

8. International trade policy, excluding customs reforms

Perform a diagnostic assessment of the main trade barriers, based on the framework used for the notification stage of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement.

1

09/30/2019

SB

Facilitate trade

4

1

2019-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

PA

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Have the Strategic Plan for the Tax Administration (POSAF) approved by the Ministry of Finance.

1

Program Prior Action

M

Rationale: Modernize the tax administration to increase domestic revenue mobilization.

5

1

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

PA

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Integrate the Customs and Tax Administrations’ computer systems to strengthen their coordination.

2

Program Prior Action

M

Rationale: Boost domestic revenue collection.

5

2

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

PA

20.4

1.4. Combined expenditure and revenue measures

Establish a Unit responsible for the implementation of the GAP, notably the Flagship projects.

1

Program Prior Action

M

Rationale: Improve the outlook for growth and contribute to debt sustainability.

5

1

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

PA

20.8

1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)

Agree upon a 2017 budget consistent with the ECF-supported program.

1

Program Prior Action

M

Rationale: Preserve fiscal sustainability.

5

1

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

PA

20.8

1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)

Agree upon a 2018 budget consistent with the ECF-supported program.

2

First Review Prior action

M

Rationale: Preserve fiscal sustainability.

5

2

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

PA

20.8

1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)

Submit a 2019 budget that is consistent with the ECF-supported program to the parliamentary commission for consideration.

3

Third Review Prior action

M

Rationale: Preserve fiscal sustainability.

5

3

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

PA

20.8

1.8. Budget preparation (e.g., submission or approval)

Government should submit a 2020 budget consistent with the ECF-supported program to the parliamentary commission.

4

Program Prior Action

M

Rationale: Preserve fiscal sustainability.

5

4

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

PA

30.1

11.1. Private sector legal and regulatory environment reform (non financial sector)

Adopt implementing decrees for Laws No. 2001-37 and 2008-07, dealing with commercial courts.

1

Program Prior Action

M

Rationale: Improve governance and the business climate.

5

1

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Limit the granting of special conventions outside the investment code to exceptional cases after decision by the Council of Ministers.

1

06/30/2018

M

Rationale: Boost revenue collection.

5

1

2018-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Limit the granting of special conventions outside the investment code to exceptional cases after decision by the Council of Ministers.

1

Continuous

SB

Rationale: Boost revenue collection.

5

1

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Implement a plan to strengthen tax compliance.

2

06/30/2018

M

Rationale: Increase fiscal revenues by improving tax compliance-risk management.

5

2

2018-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Implement the system of control of the effectiveness of the realization of the investments envisaged within the framework of approvals to the code of investments and approvals for the installation of special economic zones.

1

12/30/2018

MOD-DATE

Rationale: Fight fiscal fraud and rationalize exemptions.

5

1

2018-12-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Implement the system of control of the effectiveness of the realization of the investments envisaged within the framework of approvals to the code of investments and approvals for the installation of special economic zones.

1

06/30/2019

MOD-DATE

Rationale: Fight fiscal fraud and rationalize exemptions.

5

1

2019-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Implement the system of control of the effectiveness of the realization of the investments envisaged within the framework of approvals to the code of investments and approvals for the installation of special economic zones.

1

11/30/2019

SB

N/A

5

1

2019-11-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Prepare and adopt in the Council of Ministers a plan for the reorganization and professionalization of the administrative control bodies of the State.

2

06/30/2018

M

Rationale: Improve economic governance.

5

2

2018-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Prepare monthly cash flow forecasting plans and comprehensive quarterly budget performance evaluations.

3

06/30/2018

M

Rationale: Increase transparency, timeliness and accuracy of budget information.

5

3

2018-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Set performance contracts with key SOEs.

4

12/30/2018

M

Rationale: Improve SOEs contribution to government revenues.

5

4

2018-12-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Develop a multi-year commitment framework for investment projects.

1

09/30/2017

M

Rationale: Ensure the availability of information on stipulations and conditions in order to comply with the debt limit policy.

5

1

2017-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.3

1.3. Expenditure measures, including arrears clearance

Strengthen the research and statistics office within the customs administration by staffing it with statistics personnel with a view to improving risk analysis, the monitoring of exemptions, and fraud detection.

2

12/31/2019

SB

Improve customs revenues and fight customs fraud.

5

2

2019-12-31

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.4

1.4. Combined expenditure and revenue measures

Review and quantify all tax expenditures and agree on a time-bound strategy to suppress all tax expenditures that are not in line with the WAEMU directives.

1

09/30/2017

M

Rationale: Boost domestic revenue collection.

5

1

2017-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.5

1.5. Debt Management

Extend the coverage, under the medium-term debt strategy, to the debt of state-owned enterprises, after completion of data collection on their financial condition and to contingent liabilities.

1

12/30/2017

M

Rationale: Improve the capacity for active debt management and ensure debt sustainability.

5

1

2017-12-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.5

1.5. Debt Management

Collect data on the debt of state-owned enterprises and adopt a monitoring mechanism.

2

09/30/2017

M

Rationale: Ensure better monitoring of contingent liabilities and improve public debt management.

5

2

2017-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.5

1.5. Debt Management

Complete the data collection of SOEs’ debt and operationalize the monitoring framework.

3

09/30/2018

M

Rationale: Better monitor contingent liabilities and improve public debt management.

5

3

2018-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Put into place a framework for the preparation and monitoring of the government’s cash flow plan.

1

06/30/2017

M

Rationale: Ensure effective cash flow management.

5

1

2017-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Conduct a public expenditure review with World Bank assistance.

2

09/30/2017

M

Rationale: Improve the quality of public expenditure.

5

2

2017-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Launch the Strategic Support Unit under the Ministry of Finance, which is responsible inter alia for evaluating the fiscal risks associated with public-private partnerships.

3

06/30/2017

M

Rationale: Promote transparency and reduce contingent liabilities.

5

3

2017-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Adopt a comprehensive and high-level regulatory text for public investments, as agreed under the PIMA evaluation.

1

09/30/2018

MD

Rationale: Improve public investment management and help identify weaknesses.

5

1

2018-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Prepare monthly plans for cash flow forecasts and quarterly comprehensive assessments of budget execution.

2

06/30/2017

M

Rationale: Enhance the transparency, timeliness, and accuracy of budget information.

5

2

2017-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Increase the transparency of procurement operations by publishing on the internet all basic information about procurement.

3

06/30/2017

M

Rationale: Ensure the optimal utilization of resources and encourage competition in the private sector.

5

3

2017-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

The 2019 adopted budget eliminates tax expenditures equivalent to CFAF 60 billion

4

12/31/2018

M

Rationale: Foster revenue mobilization.

5

4

2018-12-31

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Prepare an updated audit of the stock of past debt due by the government to domestic suppliers at the end of December 2018

5

01/31/2019

M

Rationale: Enhance fiscal transparency.

5

2019-01-31

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-08-06

N/A

2019-12-13

P1

R5

BLANK

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Perform an impact assessment of the transfer of government deposits from commercial banks to the Treasury Single Account.

6

03/31/2020

SB

Reduce fiscal and financial risks.

5

6

2020-03-31

N/A