Niamey, Niger – 5 June 2026 – The Government of Niger, in collaboration with the United Nations System in Niger, the Sub-Regional Office for West Africa of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), launched on 3 June in Niamey a validation workshop aimed at strengthening domestic resource mobilization.
Organized under the framework of the United Nations Flagship Programmes, the workshop brings together key stakeholders to review and validate two strategic reports underpinning the national domestic resource mobilization agenda:
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An assessment of tax policies and tax administration in Niger;
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A set of priority recommendations and reform measures to enhance domestic resource mobilization.
The primary objective of the workshop is to validate the diagnostic findings and recommendations, and to collectively define a set of reforms and measures to be implemented through a Priority Action Plan (PAP), including clear modalities for execution.
In his opening remarks, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Mr. Sama Mamane, underscored the critical role of domestic revenue as a cornerstone for financing national priorities, particularly those outlined in the Programme for the Refoundation of the Republic.
“Domestic resources must serve as a catalyst to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), respond to climate and security challenges, strengthen the delivery of basic social services, and reinforce the State’s financial autonomy,” he stated.
He further emphasized that in a context of increasing public financing needs, strengthening domestic resource mobilization remains a strategic imperative.
Speaking on behalf of the interim United Nations Resident Coordinator in Niger, the UNDP Resident Representative, Mr. Rudasingwa Laurent, highlighted that enhancing both the volume and efficiency of domestic resource mobilization is no longer a technical option, but a structural necessity.
“It is essential to reinforce the State’s capacity to finance its development priorities, maintain macroeconomic stability, and accelerate the achievement of the SDGs,” he noted.
The workshop is expected to conclude with a validated set of recommendations and a clear, operational roadmap to strengthen domestic resource mobilization in Niger, backed by strong consensus among stakeholders.
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