WAEMU coordinates monetary policy through BCEAO and fiscal rules through UEMOA institutions.
Why it matters now
Tax harmonization and debt management debates are testing the union's cohesion.
The story
Eight countries, one currency peg, and shared institutions — how the union shapes fiscal policy.
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