2023-12-18 08:20:20
The General Directorate of Economy of the Ministry of Finance closed this Friday, December 15, 2023, the 4th edition of the Scientific Days of the Beninese Economy on the theme: “What strategies for inclusive economic and social development in Benin in the face of multiple shocks? “. It was Nassibou Bassongui who won the prize for best article
Abdul Wahab ADO
Rich debates and major proposals furnished the 4th edition of the Beninese Economic Scientific Days between researchers from universities and players in the Beninese economy. As for the best article of the JSEB 2023, it was Nassibou Bassongui, PhD student in economics at the University of Abomey-Calavi who won the prize for the best article of the JSEB 2023. The article is entitled “Should we remove energy subsidies in Benin? Evidence via micro simulation”. ” I did not expect that. It is a joy that this work has been recognized by the scientific committee. Thank you very much,” said the winner.
On the occasion of the closing, the president of the scientific committee Rogatien Biaou, welcomed the organization of the meetings over the two days. The JSEBs provide opportunities for scientific dialogue on national economic issues. The resolutions resulting from these JSEBs will be useful for developing public policies in Benin. “This meeting was truly international. (…) I want to tell our young students that there is hope because the authorities agree to support us,” he said. In his closing speech, Professor Jude Eggoh thanked the UNDP for the support in the organization of these JSEBs, the professors, researchers from Benin, those from the sub-region and also the public administration executives. having participated in the JSEB, 2023 edition. There are several innovations including the round table of decision-makers. “After these days, there is still work,” he said. According to Professor Jude Eggoh, the JSEB articles and communications will be published on the website of the Directorate General of the Economy. The JSEBs are organized by the Ministry of Economy and Finance through the General Directorate of Economy (DGE) in collaboration with the Training and Research Units in economic sciences in Benin.
It should be remembered that during the two days of reflection, various themes were developed. The first day was marked by an inaugural conference focused on “Public debt in sub-Saharan Africa: towards unsustainability? » hosted by Patrick Villieu, Professor at the University of Orléans, France. The different sessions focused on human capital, poverty and inequality; governance and economic and social inclusion; debt and fiscal policy as well as international trade and regional integration. It was Gilles Dufrénot, Professor, Sciences Po Aix, France who moderated the inaugural conference entitled “Access to new technologies and efficiency of growth: Disparities in Africa”. The discussions made it possible to address themes relating to energy policies and poverty; financial and logistical innovation; digital transition and development, etc.
QA December 18, 2023
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