The 55th session of the Conference of Ministers of Finance, Planning and Development of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) took place on Monday, March 20, 2023. It received the participation of Edoh Kossi Amenounve, Togolese director general of the Regional Stock Exchange (BRVM, stock exchange common to the 8 UEMOA countries).

The 55th session of the ECA Conference of Ministers of Finance, Planning and Development was based on the theme “accelerating Africa's recovery and transformation to reduce inequalities and vulnerabilities.” On occasion, participants tried to find new ways of financing, in particular by strengthening the role of capital markets. Through this edition, the organizers hope to reduce the risks associated with supply chains by stimulating manufacturing and agricultural production. Likewise, there was talk of making the most of the ZLECAF to achieve broader and deeper economic integration.