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Gabon adopts CFA francs 6,223.1 billion budget for 2027

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The Gabonese government has adopted a balanced budget of CFA francs 6,223.1 billion for 2027, or around $10.9 billion. It forecasts economic growth of 4.5%, compared with 4% expected in 2026, according to the Council of Ministers’ statement published on Saturday.

The Gabonese government has adopted a draft budget balanced in revenue and expenditure at CFA francs 6,223.1 billion for 2027, forecasting economic growth of 4.5%, compared with the 4% expected in 2026. The document is part of the 2026-2030 National Growth and Development Plan, according to the Council of Ministers’ statement published on Saturday.

State revenue is estimated at CFA francs 3,291.7 billion, while treasury and financing resources are expected to reach CFA francs 2,931.4 billion. The national plan notably provides for infrastructure development, according to the statement from the Gabonese Council of Ministers.

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