The inaugural session, held on Tuesday, was presided over by Djibril Mama Cissé, the Minister in charge of Interior and Public Security. Discussions primarily focused on presenting the synthesis report concerning the ministry’s financial execution as of June 30, 2026, and reviewing the public procurement plan’s implementation report.

The review gathered program managers, principal leaders of the ministry’s departments, and all stakeholders involved in the expenditure chain. Their work centered on evaluating the execution level of interventions outlined in the 2026 Annual Work Plan (PTA) and the results achieved against the objectives and indicators established for the first semester.

Participants were also tasked with analyzing any discrepancies between forecasts and actual achievements, examining constraints that impacted activity implementation, and defining actions to enhance performance during the final six months of the fiscal year.

An integrated review for budgetary steering

In his address, Djibril Mama Cissé characterized this mid-term review as a crucial tool for steering public action. The Minister emphasized that this exercise is vital for measuring progress, pinpointing obstacles to objective attainment, and agreeing upon necessary adjustments.

He further stressed the administration’s imperative to maintain a focus on performance, efficiency, and tangible results, especially given the increased expectations from citizens regarding public governance and security in Bénin.

Abdel Nasser Samary, Director of Planning, Administration, and Finance for the ministry, indicated that organizing this review is an integral part of the process to update the department’s medium-term expenditure framework.

Discussions are slated to continue until August 6, featuring several presentations on program-based management and detailed execution points. Participants will additionally examine the new decree outlining the ministry’s attributions, organization, and operational procedures, as well as texts pertaining to newly established structures within the Bénin public security framework.