Ministry of Finance

Press Release
The Minister of Finance has the honour and pleasure to declare December 23, 2014 as the closing date for the subscription period to the Government Bonds Public Offering, known as “ECMR 5, 50% net per annum 2014-2019”.

The global amount of funds raised in relation to the above mentioned operation is FCFA 150 billion as initially estimated and shall be partially destined to the financing of development projects that were ascribed in the Finance Law of the 2014 budgetary exercise. These projects refer mainly to the construction of road, port and energy infrastructures.

To this effect, the Minister of Finance expresses his gratitude and appreciation to all subscribers, physical persons, moral persons and placing establishments for their significant contribution to the success of this Government Bonds Public Offering.

This success is a testimony of the confidence which they have in the quality of our country’s signature and also in its medium and long term growth perspectives.

The Minister of Finance
 Alamine Ousmane Mey