The Council of Ministers in Senegal will transition from weekly meetings to a biweekly schedule, a structural shift announced by the Head of State on Wednesday.
Part of a broader reform strategy to strengthen oversight and ensure the rigorous implementation of public policy, this new timeline aligns directly with the goals of the National Transformation Agenda to better monitor and evaluate government performance. Under the updated framework, formal government review sessions will take place every 15 days, paving the way for significantly closer scrutiny of both ministerial activities and general public administration outcomes.
As part of this efficiency drive, the President has directed all ministers to conduct formal performance evaluations of the directors-general and senior officials operating within their respective departments. This accountability framework is set to expand beyond central government ministries, with similar performance assessments being introduced for regional administrative officers, as well as diplomatic and consular missions abroad. Furthermore, the administration is initiating a broader discussion on potentially extending an evaluation system to include local mayors and the heads of departmental councils.
In tandem with these administrative reforms, the Head of State welcomed the completion of the third ministerial complex in Diamniadio, noting that the new facilities will enhance daily working conditions for civil servants while driving down state rental costs. Looking ahead to fiscal management, the government has been urged to accelerate the drafting of the 2026–2028 budget framework and to prioritize eliminating inefficiencies within public procurement processes.
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