World Bank finds decline in Nigeria's state contract transparency after program end

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What happened

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A World Bank review of Nigeria's fiscal transparency program found that one year after the program concluded, no Nigerian state met the requirement to publish contracts using the Open Contracting Data Standard format. The program, which ran from 2018 to 2022 and had a total allocation of $1.5 billion, had previously seen 18 states meet this contract-publication requirement at its close. While 36 states disclosed annual budgets and audited financial statements on time, the review noted that procurement gains were less complete.

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Why it matters

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The review highlights a post-program decline in compliance, which occurred after financial incentives ended and political resistance was identified. This lack of sustained transparency could potentially affect Nigeria's access to future financial incentives and funding from international institutions.

The World Bank is currently assessing Nigeria's macroeconomic stability, while the Nigerian government has implemented a basic education program in partnership with the World Bank.

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Who's involved

World BankConducted the review of Nigeria's fiscal transparency program.
NigeriaThe sovereign state whose fiscal transparency program was reviewed.
federal governmentThe central government that provided annual grants to states based on transparency results.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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NigeriaSpeculative
Nigeria might face reduced access to future financial incentives and funding due to compliance failures.
International Monetary FundSpeculative
The International Monetary Fund might see increased perceived risk, which could impact its ability to provide international funding.

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The administration of President Tinubu is governing Nigeria while the World Bank assesses the country's macroeconomic stability, with George Akume representing the government. All 2 developments

Within The Nigerian government, under President Tinubu, implemented a basic education program in partnership with the World Bank.