Sénégal: Sonko calls for reforms for better governance!

Sénégal: Sonko calls for reforms for better governance!

In Senegal, there are ongoing discussions about the governance of public institutions and the performance of state agencies. During a recent Council of Ministers, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko addressed serious dysfunctions within the public sector. These problems affect many essential areas such as energy, agriculture, health and infrastructure. The prime minister is calling for urgent reform to improve the effectiveness of government measures, as La Nouvelle Tribune reports.

Emerging suggestions to improve the situation include implementing performance metrics and clear targets. Dr. Lansana Gagny Sakho, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of APIX, has proposed a new model aimed at open tenders for the selection of directors. This initiative aims to restore trust in the state by finding qualified candidates with transparent selection. “This is a completely new approach that could bring a breath of fresh air into the administration,” says a local political scientist.

Reform projects and challenges

The need to rethink existing financing models and strengthen the supervision and autonomy of administrative structures is also emphasized. The government faces the challenge of transforming the administration from a customer-oriented to a competency-based management culture. These reforms are key to increasing the efficiency of public administration and gaining public trust.

“There is something going on and we need to act urgently to bring about positive change,” said a government official. While calls for reforms are growing, the implementation of these proposals remains uncertain. The Sonko government is faced with the task of actually implementing change.

Inspiration from Côte d’Ivoire

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ASSAHORÉ calls for public administration to be adapted to the challenges of today with a clear focus on efficiency and a new performance culture. Its visionary approaches are based on the lessons learned from the Treasury's Strategic Development Plan 2016-2020 and include innovative solutions for digital transformation and transparency.

“The book is a valuable tool that helps managers and the public to improve management in public administration,” says a national journalist, praising ASSAHORÉ's approach. Based on these findings, Côte d’Ivoire could set the course for a more efficient administration, which could also serve as a model for Senegal.

Governance reform undoubtedly remains one of the greatest challenges for the Senegalese state and it will be exciting to see how the desired changes can be realized. Only a future-oriented and competence-based administration can set the course for the trust of citizens.