Senegal's National Assembly introduces structured calendar for ministerial hearings
via SeneNews1 min read
The National Assembly of Senegal has implemented a structured calendar for ministerial hearings by permanent committees, marking a significant development in parliamentary oversight. This initiative aims to organize and systematize interactions between the executive and legislative branches. According to the communication office, this will enable deputies to fully exercise their mission of monitoring, evaluating, and controlling government actions within a more organized and effective framework. This new system provides permanent committees with better visibility into their work, promoting more regular hearings and deeper discussions on public policies. Previously, hearings were more ad hoc, but they will now be part of a structured mechanism designed to systematically organize interactions between the executive and legislative powers. This reform strengthens the control mechanisms available to deputies, allowing Parliament to fully carry out its evaluation, monitoring, and control missions of government action in a more rigorous and efficient manner.
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