Within the UEMOA space, domestic claims increased by 13.3% in November 2021. According to the BCEAO which provides the information, the financing of the greater needs of States, in connection with the Covid-19 crisis and the execution of recovery plans, contributed to increasing the net claims of depository institutions on the central government.

Domestic claims in the UEMOA space increased, year-on-year to stand at 41,581.8 billion in November 2021, in connection with the increase in net claims on central public administrations (Apuc) and loans to the economy. . In its latest monthly note on the economic situation, the BCEAO indicates that the rate of increase in these claims accelerated during the month under review, standing at 22.7% in November 2021 against 17.4% the previous month. In particular, it adds, bank loans to States in the form of the acquisition of public securities increased, year on year, by 2,342.0 billion or 20.6%, against 18.5% a month earlier. early. As for claims on the economy, their growth rate, year-on-year, slowed down to 8.5% in November 2021 against 10.7% a month earlier.