TohidA/MONA · Datasets at Hugging Face

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 2020 budget that includes a tax package with revenue-raising measures equivalent to CFAF 45 billion

7

12/31/2019

SB

Foster revenue mobilization

5

7

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

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.

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

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.

5

2

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

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.

5

3

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

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

12/30/2018

MOD-SB

The SB was updated to reflect more precise wording. A difference test date (12/30/2018) was used as the original test date (12/31/2018) could not be used twice for the same SB.

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

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.

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

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.

5

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

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

M

Facilitate trade

5

1

2019-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

1

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

2

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

1

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

1

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

2

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

3

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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

Fifth Review Prior action

M

Rationale: Preserve fiscal sustainability.

6

4

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

1

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

1

2018-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

1

2023-09-23

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

2

2018-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

The Ministry of Finance implements the system of control and verification of the investments envisaged under the frameworks of the code of investment and the special economic zones.

1

12/30/2018

MOD-DATE

Rationale: Fight fiscal fraud and rationalize exemptions.

6

1

2018-12-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

The Ministry of Finance implements the system of control and verification of the investments envisaged under the frameworks of the code of investment and the special economic zones.

1

06/30/2019

MOD-DATE

Rationale: Fight fiscal fraud and rationalize exemptions.

6

1

2019-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

The Ministry of Finance implements the system of control and verification of the investments envisaged under the frameworks of the code of investment and the special economic zones.

1

11/30/2019

M

N/A

6

1

2019-11-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

2

2018-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

3

2018-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

4

2018-12-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

1

2017-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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

M

Improve customs revenues and fight customs fraud.

6

2

2019-12-31

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

1

2017-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

1

2017-12-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

2

2017-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

3

2018-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

1

2017-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

2

2017-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

3

2017-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

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

1

09/30/2018

MD

Rationale: Improve public investment management and help identify weaknesses.

6

1

2018-09-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

2

2017-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

3

2017-06-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

4

2018-12-31

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

5

2019-01-31

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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

M

Reduce fiscal and financial risks.

6

2020-03-31

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Adopt a 2020 budget that includes a tax package with revenue-raising measures equivalent to CFAF 45 billion

7

12/31/2019

M

Foster revenue mobilization

6

7

2019-12-31

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

1

2017-12-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

2

2018-12-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

3

2018-12-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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

12/30/2018

MOD-SB

The SB was updated in R4 to reflect more precise wording. A difference test date (12/30/2018) was used as the original test date (12/31/2018) could not be used twice for the same SB.

6

4

2018-12-30

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

4

2018-12-31

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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.

6

5

2018-12-31

N/A

754

BENIN

638

ECF

2017-04-07

2,017

2020-04-06

2,020

2020-05-19

N/A

2020-05-15

P1

R6

L

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

M

Facilitate trade

6

1

2019-09-30

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2022-07-08

P1

R0

E

PA

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

The Audit Court will undertake an independent audit of COVID 19-related spending and publish the results on an easily accessible government website.

1

Program Prior Action

M

N/A

0

1

2023-09-23

N/A

PA_20.70_1

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2022-07-08

P1

R0

E

SB

20

1. General government

Prepare a statement containing a quantitative analysis of fiscal risks in all key areas, including macroeconomic risks, public enterprises, debt management, contingent liabilities, natural disasters, pension and social securities, as part of the 2024 draft budget law documentation.

1

10/31/2023

SB

N/A

0

1

2023-10-31

N/A

SB_20.00_1

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2022-07-08

P1

R0

E

SB

20

1. General government

Publish all the criteria for the appraisal and selection of major investment projects, along with feasibility studies

2

12/31/2023

SB

N/A

0

2

2023-12-31

N/A

SB_20.00_2

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2022-07-08

P1

R0

E

SB

20

1. General government

Transpose the WAEMU’s regional financial inclusion strategy (adopted by the WAEMU Council of Ministers in 2016) at the national level and design a comprehensive financial inclusion strategy for Benin.

3

03/31/2023

SB

N/A

0

3

2023-03-31

N/A

SB_20.00_3

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2022-07-08

P1

R0

E

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Develop a strategy for rationalizing tax expenditures over 2023–25 (a detailed report on 2021 tax expenditures will be annexed to the draft budget law submitted to Parliament).

1

11/30/2022

SB

N/A

0

1

2022-11-30

N/A

SB_20.10_1

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2022-07-08

P1

R0

E

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Develop a medium-term revenue mobilization strategy (MTRS).

2

09/30/2023

SB

N/A

0

2

2023-09-30

N/A

SB_20.10_2

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2022-07-08

P1

R0

E

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Adopt into law a secondary regulation requiring procurement agencies to collect BO information for companies awarded public procurement contracts above CFAF 10 million.

1

06/30/2022

M

N/A

0

1

2022-06-30

N/A

SB_20.70_1

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2022-07-08

P1

R0

E

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Publish on a regular basis the BO information for companies awarded public procurement contracts above CFAF 10 million on an easily accessible government website.

2

09/30/2022

SB

N/A

0

2

2022-09-30

N/A

SB_20.70_2

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2022-07-08

P1

R0

E

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Conduct and publish a governance diagnostic.

3

02/28/2023

SB

N/A

0

3

2023-02-28

N/A

SB_20.70_3

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2022-07-08

P1

R0

E

SB

23.2

4.2. Other social sector reforms (e.g., social safety nets, health and education)

Finalize the community validations of vulnerable households identified through the first cycle of proxy-mean test surveys (mass registration) in at least 70 of the 77 communes; and publish social registry results at the commune level on an easily accessibly government website.

1

07/31/2022

SB

N/A

0

1

2022-07-31

N/A

SB_23.20_1

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2022-07-08

P1

R0

E

SB

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

Adoption by the Council of Ministers of (i) a Ministerial Decree designating the National Committee for the Coordination of Activities in the Area of AML/CFT (CNCA) as the AML/CFT supervisor for designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs) and setting out its powers and responsibilities to undertake risk_x0002_based supervision of the sector in line with FATF Recommendation 28; (ii) Ministerial decree to implement a targeted financial sanctions regime to comply with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions related to terrorism and terrorism financing and proliferation financing in line with the recommendations (6 and 7) of the FATF and empowering the Consultative Committee on Administrative Freezing (CCGA) to effectively implement this regime.

1

06/30/2022

M

N/A

0

1

2022-06-30

N/A

R0

SB_30.40_1

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2022-12-14

P1

R1

BLANK

PA

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

The Audit Court will undertake an independent audit of COVID 19-related spending and publish the results on an easily accessible government website.

1

Program Prior Action

M

N/A

1

2023-09-23

N/A

PA_20.70_1

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2022-12-14

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20

1. General government

Prepare a statement containing a quantitative analysis of fiscal risks in all key areas, including macroeconomic risks, public enterprises, debt management, contingent liabilities, natural disasters, pension and social securities, as part of the 2024 draft budget law documentation.

1

10/31/2023

SB

N/A

1

2023-10-31

N/A

SB_20.00_1

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2022-12-14

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20

1. General government

Publish all the criteria for the appraisal and selection of major investment projects, along with feasibility studies

2

12/31/2023

SB

N/A

1

2

2023-12-31

N/A

SB_20.00_2

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2022-12-14

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20

1. General government

Transpose the WAEMU’s regional financial inclusion strategy (adopted by the WAEMU Council of Ministers in 2016) at the national level and design a comprehensive financial inclusion strategy for Benin.

3

03/31/2023

SB

N/A

1

3

2023-03-31

N/A

SB_20.00_3

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2022-12-14

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Develop a strategy for rationalizing tax expenditures over 2023–25 (a detailed report on 2021 tax expenditures will be annexed to the draft budget law submitted to Parliament).

1

11/30/2022

SB

N/A

1

2022-11-30

N/A

SB_20.10_1

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2022-12-14

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Develop a medium-term revenue mobilization strategy (MTRS).

2

09/30/2023

SB

N/A

1

2

2023-09-30

N/A

SB_20.10_2

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2022-12-14

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Adopt into law a secondary regulation requiring procurement agencies to collect BO information for companies awarded public procurement contracts above CFAF 10 million.

1

06/30/2022

MD

N/A

1

2022-06-30

N/A

R1

SB_20.70_1

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2022-12-14

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Publish on a regular basis the BO information for companies awarded public procurement contracts above CFAF 10 million on an easily accessible government website.

2

09/30/2022

MD

N/A

1

2

2022-09-30

N/A

R1

SB_20.70_2

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2022-12-14

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Conduct and publish a governance diagnostic.

3

02/28/2023

SB

N/A

1

3

2023-02-28

N/A

SB_20.70_3

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2022-12-14

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

23.2

4.2. Other social sector reforms (e.g., social safety nets, health and education)

Finalize the community validations of vulnerable households identified through the first cycle of proxy-mean test surveys (mass registration) in at least 70 of the 77 communes; and publish social registry results at the commune level on an easily accessibly government website.

1

07/31/2022

MD

N/A

1

2022-07-31

N/A

R1

SB_23.20_1

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2022-12-14

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

23.2

4.2. Other social sector reforms (e.g., social safety nets, health and education)

Submit to parliament a draft law to improve the organization and governance of the school feeding program (PNASI), covering the following aspects: (i) a sustainable financing strategy which includes the sharing of responsibilities between the central government, municipalities, and schools; (ii) a prioritization of coverage of the regions most susceptible to food insecurity risks; (iii) the adaptation and clarification of standards required for the delivery of food products to school canteens in order to promote the participation of local farmers; and (iv) gradually transferring the management of the PNASI to the Beninese authorities through the establishment of the National Institution in charge of school feeding.

2

04/30/2023

SB

N/A

1

2

2023-04-30

R1

N/A

SB_23.20_2

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2022-12-14

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

30.1

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

Digitalize the processing of land titles requests, including through designing the land management application (e-terre) and developing its functionalities, providing training to ANDF (Agence Nationale du Domaine et du Foncier) staff on the use of the new system and embedding data management tools to the new application.

1

04/30/2023

SB

N/A

1

2023-04-30

R1

N/A

SB_30.10_1

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2022-12-14

P1

R1

BLANK

SB

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

Adoption by the Council of Ministers of (i) a Ministerial Decree designating the National Committee for the Coordination of Activities in the Area of AML/CFT (CNCA) as the AML/CFT supervisor for designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs) and setting out its powers and responsibilities to undertake risk_x0002_based supervision of the sector in line with FATF Recommendation 28; (ii) Ministerial decree to implement a targeted financial sanctions regime to comply with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions related to terrorism and terrorism financing and proliferation financing in line with the recommendations (6 and 7) of the FATF and empowering the Consultative Committee on Administrative Freezing (CCGA) to effectively implement this regime.

1

06/30/2022

M

N/A

1

2022-06-30

N/A

R0

SB_30.40_1

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2023-05-17

P1

R2

L

PA

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

The Audit Court will undertake an independent audit of COVID 19-related spending and publish the results on an easily accessible government website.

1

Program Prior Action

M

N/A

2

1

2023-09-23

N/A

PA_20.70_1

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2023-05-17

P1

R2

L

SB

20

1. General government

Prepare a statement containing a quantitative analysis of fiscal risks in all key areas, including macroeconomic risks, public enterprises, debt management, contingent liabilities, natural disasters, pension and social securities, as part of the 2024 draft budget law documentation.

1

10/31/2023

SB

N/A

2

1

2023-10-31

N/A

SB_20.00_1

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2023-05-17

P1

R2

L

SB

20

1. General government

Publish all the criteria for the appraisal and selection of major investment projects, along with feasibility studies

2

12/31/2023

SB

N/A

2

2023-12-31

N/A

SB_20.00_2

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2023-05-17

P1

R2

L

SB

20

1. General government

Transpose the WAEMU’s regional financial inclusion strategy (adopted by the WAEMU Council of Ministers in 2016) at the national level and design a comprehensive financial inclusion strategy for Benin.

3

03/31/2023

M

N/A

2

3

2023-03-31

N/A

R2

SB_20.00_3

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2023-05-17

P1

R2

L

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Develop a strategy for rationalizing tax expenditures over 2023–25 (a detailed report on 2021 tax expenditures will be annexed to the draft budget law submitted to Parliament).

1

11/30/2022

M

N/A

2

1

2022-11-30

N/A

R2

SB_20.10_1

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2023-05-17

P1

R2

L

SB

20.1

1.1. Revenue measures, excluding trade policy

Develop a medium-term revenue mobilization strategy (MTRS).

2

09/30/2023

SB

N/A

2

2023-09-30

N/A

SB_20.10_2

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2023-05-17

P1

R2

L

SB

20.6

1.6. Expenditure auditing, accounting, and financial controls

Update the list of bank accounts of public organizations before the end of August 2023 and close at least half of those subject to the obligation to deposit funds in the Treasury and not benefiting from an exemption authorization from the MEF, while repatriating the balances to the public Treasury, no later than the end of June 2024.

1

06/30/2024

SB

N/A

2

1

2024-06-30

R2

N/A

SB_20.60_1

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2023-05-17

P1

R2

L

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Adopt into law a secondary regulation requiring procurement agencies to collect BO information for companies awarded public procurement contracts above CFAF 10 million.

1

06/30/2022

MD

N/A

2

1

2022-06-30

N/A

R1

SB_20.70_1

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2023-05-17

P1

R2

L

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Publish on a regular basis the BO information for companies awarded public procurement contracts above CFAF 10 million on an easily accessible government website.

2

09/30/2022

MD

N/A

2

2022-09-30

N/A

R1

SB_20.70_2

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2023-05-17

P1

R2

L

SB

20.7

1.7. Fiscal transparency (publication, parliamentary oversight)

Conduct and publish a governance diagnostic.

3

02/28/2023

M

N/A

2

3

2023-02-28

N/A

R2

SB_20.70_3

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2023-05-17

P1

R2

L

SB

23.2

4.2. Other social sector reforms (e.g., social safety nets, health and education)

Finalize the community validations of vulnerable households identified through the first cycle of proxy-mean test surveys (mass registration) in at least 70 of the 77 communes; and publish social registry results at the commune level on an easily accessibly government website.

1

07/31/2022

MD

N/A

2

1

2022-07-31

N/A

R1

SB_23.20_1

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2023-05-17

P1

R2

L

SB

23.2

4.2. Other social sector reforms (e.g., social safety nets, health and education)

Submit to parliament a draft law to improve the organization and governance of the school feeding program (PNASI), covering the following aspects: (i) a sustainable financing strategy which includes the sharing of responsibilities between the central government, municipalities, and schools; (ii) a prioritization of coverage of the regions most susceptible to food insecurity risks; (iii) the adaptation and clarification of standards required for the delivery of food products to school canteens in order to promote the participation of local farmers; and (iv) gradually transferring the management of the PNASI to the Beninese authorities through the establishment of the National Institution in charge of school feeding.

2

04/30/2023

M

N/A

2

2023-04-30

R1

R2

SB_23.20_2

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2023-05-17

P1

R2

L

SB

30.1

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

Digitalize the processing of land titles requests, including through designing the land management application (e-terre) and developing its functionalities, providing training to ANDF (Agence Nationale du Domaine et du Foncier) staff on the use of the new system and embedding data management tools to the new application.

1

04/30/2023

M

N/A

2

1

2023-04-30

R1

R2

SB_30.10_1

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2023-05-17

P1

R2

L

SB

30.1

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

Operationalize the Commercial Court of Appeal with staffing, funding, and equipment to help fill an important gap in Benin’s judicial framework and promote greater transparency.

2

11/30/2023

SB

N/A

2

2023-11-30

R2

N/A

SB_30.10_2

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2023-05-17

P1

R2

L

SB

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

Adoption by the Council of Ministers of (i) a Ministerial Decree designating the National Committee for the Coordination of Activities in the Area of AML/CFT (CNCA) as the AML/CFT supervisor for designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs) and setting out its powers and responsibilities to undertake risk_x0002_based supervision of the sector in line with FATF Recommendation 28; (ii) Ministerial decree to implement a targeted financial sanctions regime to comply with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions related to terrorism and terrorism financing and proliferation financing in line with the recommendations (6 and 7) of the FATF and empowering the Consultative Committee on Administrative Freezing (CCGA) to effectively implement this regime.

1

06/30/2022

M

N/A

2

1

2022-06-30

N/A

R0

SB_30.40_1

N/A

831

BENIN

638

ECF-EFF

2022-07-08

2,022

2026-01-07

2,026

N/A

2023-05-17

P1

R2

L

SB

30.4

11.4. Anti-corruption legislation/policy

Operationalize the HCPC (Haut Commissariat à la Prévention de la Corruption) and strengthen its legal framework to ensure its independence and powers, in consultation with IMF staff.

2

06/30/2024

SB

N/A

2

2024-06-30

R2

N/A

SB_30.40_2

N/A

512

BOLIVIA

218

SBA

2003-04-02

2,003

2004-04-01

2,004

N/A

2003-04-02

P1

R0

E

PA

20.8

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

Finalization of financing assurances.

1

Program Prior Action

M

N/A

0

1

2023-09-23

N/A

512

BOLIVIA

218

SBA

2003-04-02

2,003

2004-04-01

2,004

N/A

2003-04-02

P1

R0

E

PA

20.8

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

Submission to Congress of 2003 budget together with the proposed revenue measures described in para 11 of the TMU is consistent with a combined public sector deficit equal to or less than 6.5 % of GDP; support of the budget from the president of the lower house of congress.

2

Program Prior Action

M

N/A

0

2

2023-09-23

N/A

512

BOLIVIA

218

SBA

2003-04-02

2,003

2004-04-01

2,004

N/A

2003-04-02

P1

R0

E

SB

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Approval by congress of the tax procedures code consistent with para. 12 of the TMU.

1

09/30/2003

SB

N/A

0

1

2003-09-30

N/A

512

BOLIVIA

218

SBA

2003-04-02

2,003

2004-04-01

2,004

N/A

2003-04-02

P1

R0

E

SB

30.1

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

Approval by Congress of bankruptcy law consistent with para. 15 of the TMU.

1

09/30/2003

SB

N/A

0

1

2003-09-30

N/A

512

BOLIVIA

218

SBA

2003-04-02

2,003

2004-04-01

2,004

N/A

2003-04-02

P1

R0

E

SB

30.1

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

Approval by Congress of law on corporate workout mechanism consistent with para. 16 of TMU.

2

09/30/2003

SB

N/A

0

2

2003-09-30

N/A

512

BOLIVIA

218

SBA

2003-04-02

2,003

2004-04-01

2,004

N/A

2003-04-02

P1

R0

E

SPC

20.2

1.2. Revenue administration, including customs

Submission to congress of a tax procedures code consistent with para 12 of TMU.

1

04/30/2003

PC

N/A

0

1

2003-04-30

N/A

512

BOLIVIA

218

SBA

2003-04-02

2,003

2004-04-01

2,004

N/A

2003-04-02

P1

R0

E

SPC

20.8

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

Approval of 2003 budget consistent with deficit equal to or less than 6.5 percent of GDP.

1

04/15/2003

PC

N/A

0

1

2003-04-15

N/A

512

BOLIVIA

218

SBA

2003-04-02

2,003

2004-04-01

2,004

N/A

2003-04-02

P1

R0

E

SPC

25.1

6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision

Issuance of the final regulations for the bank resolution and prompt corrective action mechanisms introduced by the financial sector law of 2001 consistent with para. 14 of the TMU.

1

04/30/2003

PC

N/A

0

1

2003-04-30

N/A

512

BOLIVIA

218

SBA

2003-04-02

2,003

2004-04-01

2,004

N/A

2003-04-02

P1

R0

E

SPC

25.1

6.1. Financial sector legal reforms, regulation, and supervision

Issuance of supreme decrees (i) clarifying the roles of the different institutions with oversight over the financial sector (includes ensuring a technical basis for issuing prudential norms) and (ii) defining certain areas of banking regulation that should be determined by the superintendency consistent with para. 13 of the TMU

2

04/30/2003

PC

N/A

0

2

2003-04-30

N/A

512

BOLIVIA

218

SBA

2003-04-02

2,003

2004-04-01

2,004

N/A

2003-04-02

P1

R0

E

SPC

30.1

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

Submission to congress of draft bankruptcy law and draft law for corporate debt workout mechanism prepared in consultation with Fund staff and consistent with paras. 15 and 16 of TMU.

1

04/30/2003

PC

N/A

0

1

2003-04-30

N/A

512

BOLIVIA

218

SBA

2003-04-02

2,003

2004-04-01

2,004

N/A

2003-07-07

P1

R1

BLANK

PA

20.8

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

Finalization of financing assurances.

1

Program Prior Action

M

N/A

1

2023-09-23

N/A

512

BOLIVIA

218

SBA

2003-04-02

2,003

2004-04-01

2,004

N/A

2003-07-07

P1

R1

BLANK

PA

20.8

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

Submission to Congress of 2003 budget together with the proposed revenue measures described in para 11 of the TMU is consistent with a combined public sector deficit equal to or less than 6.5 % of GDP; support of the budget from the president of the lower house of congress.

2

Program Prior Action

M

N/A

1

2

2023-09-23

N/A