The Ivorian Tax Authority (DGI) is going through a turbulent period. While budget forecasts remain ambitious, the system is malfunctioning at the governance level: an administrative mess at the Ministry of Economy and Finance is currently paralyzing revenue collection.

A first quarter of 2026 in the red

The statistics for March serve as a warning sign. Out of a target of 535.2 billion FCFA , the DGI only managed to collect 420.2 billion , showing a monthly deficit of 115 billion.

In total, the shortfall in the first three months of the year already amounts to 120 billion FCFA . The unions are adamant: without a swift response, the country could face a record loss of 500 billion FCFA by the end of the year.

An administration "decapitated" by ministerial inaction

The heart of the problem lies not in a lack of resources, but in an unprecedented number of vacant positions. More than a hundred deputy director positions are still awaiting the signature of the Minister of the Economy and Finance.

This deadlock at the top prevents the Director General, Ouattara Abou , from appointing department heads, creating a devastating domino effect:

1. Total disorganization of the chain of command.
2. Demobilization of agents in the field.
3. A drop in collection , particularly for the tax on Industrial and Commercial Profits (BIC).

The Human Resources Department's imbroglio

The situation at the HR department perfectly illustrates this unease. The position has been held for over six months by an interim appointee, whose contract is renewed by memo every two weeks. This administrative "patchwork," fueled by rumors that the previous incumbent will remain in the position, prevents any long-term vision and undermines personnel management.

An appeal for arbitration from the Presidency

Faced with what they call administrative "sabotage," the unions are directly appealing to the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister . Their objective is clear: to break the ministerial deadlock and allow the installation of legitimate officials.

The challenge is immense: for the month of April 2026 alone, the DGI (General Directorate of Taxes) must raise 614.6 billion FCFA . A mission that seems impossible as long as the offices of decision-makers remain empty.