Methodological Guide For Quantifying Budgetary Risks Related To Natural Disasters

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<p>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: <em>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?</em></p>