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Benin’s Civil Service Budget Slips Slightly in 2026 but Stays Focused on Reform

Benin’s Civil Service Budget Slips Slightly in 2026 but Stays Focused on Reform
Thursday, 27 November 2025 15:04
  • The ministry’s 2026 budget is set at CFA7.96 billion, down 0.43% from 2025.
  • Most of the spending is tied to operating costs, with reforms still prioritized.
  • Officials stress modernization, transparency and improved public-service delivery.

Before the National Assembly’s Budget Commission on Monday, November 24, Public Service Minister Adidjatou Mathys defended her ministry’s 2026 budget, set at CFA7.96 billion (about $14.09 million). The modest 0.43% decrease from 2025 reflects lower personnel costs while keeping the emphasis on modernizing and reforming public administration. According to the official statement, 96% of the budget is dedicated to operating expenses, with the remainder going to investment.

During her presentation, Ms. Mathys highlighted ongoing efforts to “promote transparency, strengthen accountability, improve the administration’s image and fight corruption.” She also pointed to the ministry’s flagship projects for 2026–2028, aimed at modernizing regional directorates, improving human-resources management and strengthening the performance of public services.

For the minister, the slight decline in funding does not undermine the ministry’s goals. The reduction, she said, is intended to ensure better use of existing resources rather than expanding staff. The focus remains on modernizing services, reorganizing regional directorates and improving career and human-resources management.

The 2026 budget reflects a push toward a more modern, digital and efficient ministry. Its adoption comes as Benin’s 2021–2026 Action Program places digital technology at the center of efforts to improve public services. In this context, the Public Service Ministry has identified several communes where it plans to install Communal Public Service Centers and User Relations Service Desks, with technical and financial support from the United Nations Development Program, according to the government.

Félicien Houindo Lokossou

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