Bénin’s interior ministry evaluates mid-term performance for 2026 plan
Gathering in Cotonou from August 4 to 6, 2026, key stakeholders in the expenditure chain and officials from Bénin’s Ministry of Interior and Public Security are meticulously reviewing the progress of the Annual Work Plan (PTA) as of June 30th. This crucial mid-term assessment aims to pinpoint any discrepancies and challenges encountered, enabling the formulation of effective corrective measures for the second half of the year.
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The inaugural session, held on Tuesday, was presided over by Djibril Mama Cissé, the Minister in charge of Interior and Public Security. The session primarily focused on the presentation of a comprehensive report detailing the ministry’s financial execution as of June 30, 2026, alongside an examination of the public procurement plan’s implementation report.
The ongoing discussions bring together program managers, senior executives from various ministry departments, and all personnel involved in the expenditure chain. Their focus is on assessing the execution level of initiatives outlined in the 2026 Annual Work Plan and the outcomes achieved against the objectives and indicators established for the first semester.
Participants are also tasked with meticulously analyzing any variances between projections and actual accomplishments. Furthermore, they will scrutinize constraints that have impacted activity implementation and propose concrete actions aimed at bolstering performance throughout the remaining six months of the current fiscal year.
A review integrated into budgetary steering
In his address, Minister Djibril Mama Cissé underscored the significance of this mid-term review as a vital instrument for guiding public action. The minister emphasized that this exercise is essential for measuring progress, identifying obstacles hindering objective attainment, and collectively agreeing upon necessary adjustments to the strategic direction.
He further stressed the imperative for the administration to maintain a strong focus on performance, efficiency, and tangible results. This orientation is particularly crucial given the increasing expectations from citizens regarding public governance and overall security within Bénin.
Abdel Nasser Samary, the Director of Planning, Administration, and Finance for the ministry, indicated that organizing this performance review is an integral part of the ongoing process to update the department’s medium-term expenditure framework.
Discussions are slated to continue until August 6th, featuring several presentations on program-mode management and detailed execution points. Participants will also delve into the new decree outlining the ministry’s responsibilities, organizational structure, and operational procedures, in addition to examining texts related to recently established structures.
