Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has unveiled a comprehensive overhaul of Senegal’s Administration Support and Modernization Program (PAMA), following a detailed strategic review aimed at transforming state operations to meet the country’s long-term development goals.
Speaking after the latest Council of Ministers meeting, the Prime Minister praised the professionalism and dedication of public officials, calling them “an essential lever for the transformation of the State.”
The restructuring plan will introduce a broad set of initiatives designed to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness of Senegal’s public administration. According to the official statement, the new strategy includes establishing a redefined framework for administrative reform, implementing recommendations from an independent evaluation, and creating robust mechanisms for monitoring progress.
Key components of the reform include revamping the Administration Modernization Committee, which will now meet regularly to ensure operational effectiveness, and fast-tracking the digitalization of critical public services. These changes aim to promote greater transparency, speed up service delivery, and modernize civil service operations.
Human resources management will also see significant improvement, with the completion of a comprehensive job directory and the introduction of a new civil service code of ethics. Innovation will be encouraged through continuous training and the expanded use of digital tools across departments.
Sonko reiterated his ambition to build “an efficient, modern and exemplary administration” aligned with the goals of Vision Senegal 2050. He also reviewed the outcomes of the July 14 government session, which focused on the National Transformation Agenda, announcing that a presidential directive and a circular from the Prime Minister’s Office would soon be published. These documents will outline stakeholder roles and provide a clear roadmap for coordinating reforms, including quarterly performance assessments.
The Prime Minister further highlighted the importance of executing recommendations from national consultations such as the Justice Conference, Social Conference, and National Dialogue. Ministers were instructed to develop detailed action plans with strict timelines and reporting structures.
He concluded by calling on the Minister of Communication, Telecommunications and Digital Affairs to fully digitalize administrative correspondence within three months, labeling it a “strategic lever to improve the traceability and quality of public service.”
Referring to his recent visit to China, Sonko stressed the importance of closely monitoring the 48 action points agreed upon with Chinese authorities and tasked relevant ministries with ensuring their prompt and effective implementation.
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