Les députés Representatives of trade union federations and civil society organizations on Tuesday welcomed representatives of trade unions and civil society organizations to the Palace of Governors for public hearings on the draft budget law for the year. 2025.

The initiative aims to make the budget process more inclusive and transparent. The deputies gave the floor to civil society actors in order to better understand their expectations and concerns. These public hearings allow organizations such as Social Watch Benin and ALCRER to be part of their analyses and proposals concerning budgetary guidelines. This will allow MPs to refine their understanding of the country's economic and social issues and to make informed decisions. According to the representative of an ALCRER organization, “it is a unique opportunity for civil society to contribute to the development of the national budget

In reality, the 2025 finance bill sets out the main budgetary guidelines for the coming year. It also determines the revenue and expenditure of the State and has a direct impact on the lives of all citizens.