Methodological Guide For Quantifying Budgetary Risks Related To Natural Disasters

Natural disasters stemming from climate change are an increasingly frequent and costly phenomenon in Niger, significantly undermining the country’s economic performance and putting a heavy strain on its public finances. The purpose of the new methodological guide is to provide detailed instructions for quantifying these climate-related natural disaster fiscal risks. Its goal is to answer a crucial question: What are the potential impacts that future disasters could have on key budgetary aggregates, such as government revenue, expenditure, and even debt, in the coming years?