The major event of this meeting lies in the validation of BDEAC's new status on the global stage. Obtaining an initial "Ba3" rating with a stable outlook from the Moody’s rating agency marks a turning point. This label of credibility, rare for a development institution in the zone, rewards a cycle of profound reforms. Among the pillars of this success are the full transition to IFRS accounting standards and the deployment of cutting-edge digital management tools. Shareholders emphasized that this increased transparency is the guarantee of better risk management. For external partners, this rating signals that BDEAC now possesses a healthy financial structure, capable of absorbing significant capital to fund infrastructure projects within the CEMAC zone.

Strengthened by its new brand image, the Bank is now encouraged to step off the beaten path for its refinancing. Shareholders urged the institution to leverage its rating to explore more diversified capital markets, moving beyond traditional contributions from member states. The challenge for 2026 is to mobilize longer-term and less costly savings, which are essential for carrying out projects related to energy transition and sub-regional industrialization. This mutation is accompanied by a modernization of operational steering. The strengthening of internal control mechanisms ensures that every franc invested is directed toward projects with high social and economic impact, while ensuring the profitability necessary for the institution's sustainability.

The Yaoundé session also marked an important protocol moment with the end of Louis Paul Motaze's annual mandate at the head of the General Assembly. His tenure was praised for driving a dynamic of rigor and openness. In accordance with the rotation rule between member states, the presidency will be entrusted in January 2026 to the Minister of Finance and Budget of the Central African Republic. This handover occurs as BDEAC displays robust health, ready to meet the challenges of a 2026 year that promises to be rich in cross-border investments. Shareholders left the Cameroonian capital with the certainty that the community financing tool is now armed to play its role as an engine for economic integration, with a voice that resonates far beyond the borders of Central Africa.

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