Senegal's National Assembly establishes public policy evaluation committee, Ousmane Sonko elected president

This new body fulfills a promise from the 2016 constitutional revision, aiming to enhance transparency and good governance by assessing the real impact of state investments on the daily lives of Senegalese citizens. The CEPP will structure, conduct, and monitor public policy evaluations, allowing deputies to verify the effective and transparent use of public funds. Its composition includes the President of the National Assembly, presidents of parliamentary groups, presidents of the 14 permanent commissions, the representative of non-registered deputies, and nine other deputies designated proportionally to political forces, ensuring democratic balance and integrating both majority and opposition.

Ousmane Sonko, the current President of the National Assembly, was elected president of the CEPP. He will be supported by Mohamed Sall as first vice-president and Djimo Souaré as second vice-president. Béatrice Germaine Faye and Adama Diallo will serve as first and second secretaries, respectively.

This development marks a new era for Senegalese parliamentarism, with citizens anticipating initial evaluation reports on key sectors like health, education, and the economy.