Overview and its opportunities for the development of the actuarial profession in the region

Some West African Countries (Ghana in 2003, Ivory Coast in 2006 and Benin in 2012) have made significant efforts by introducing National Health Insurance Schemes but the response in terms of growth is still very limited.

In this presentation in English, we explore the different National Health Insurance Schemes in the region and the challenges that lay ahead of the initiators and actuaries in the years to come.

We also show how the actuarial association “Ecole Supérieure d’Actuariat” and the National Health Insurance Authority of Benin (ANAM) are trying to collaborate for a viable and sustainable health insurance industry in Benin in the interest of the people as well as for the development of the actuarial profession.

We also explore the potential applications of the experiences made in Benin to other countries in Africa.