Demands for taxes and forced labour varied according to the local cercle, and in some areas, forced contract labour continued as a staple of the colonial economy, such as if private enterprises could not attract sufficient workers or for projects of colonial officials.
The level of taxation and compulsory work differed across various local areas, and in certain locations, forced contract labor continued to play a central role in the colonial economy, particularly when private businesses were unable to secure enough laborers or when colonial administrators undertook specific projects.