President Faye aims to make territories the engine of development through decentralization reforms

During a Council of Ministers meeting, he announced reforms focusing on the territorialization of public policies, strengthening the capacities of local authorities, local finance governance, and land management. The President instructed the Prime Minister and the minister responsible for Local Authorities to finalize the establishment of territorial hubs collaboratively with all stakeholders. He also emphasized accelerating the decentralization of public investments, redefining mechanisms for transferring powers to local authorities, and evaluating financial relationships between the state, communes, and departments.

To achieve this, he directed the Minister of Economy, Finance, and Planning and the minister responsible for Local Authorities to co-chair an annual conference on local finances to enhance transparency in financial management. President Faye also called for discussions with territorial executives to update regulations governing land and real estate management for local authorities. He announced that he will preside over a meeting with territorial executives on Thursday, July 2, 2026, to strengthen state support for local authorities and boost decentralization, planning, and territorial development.