The Senegalese government has introduced new measures to rationalize public spending on foreign travel by state officials, as outlined in a circular issued by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on January 22.
The directive reminds ministers and secretaries of state to adhere to Decree No. 2017-1371 and Primatorial Instruction No. 0005PM/SGG/DAGE, ensuring that official trips align with government objectives involving states, international organizations, or other institutions.
Key measures include: Delegation limits: Missions abroad must be justified, with delegations capped at three members, except in exceptional cases.
Travel classification rules: Officials must travel according to their designated class (business or tourist).
Expense restrictions: The payment of travel expenses for training or seminars by state-controlled entities is prohibited, and private entities cannot fund trips without prior approval.
Ministers and officials must strictly enforce these rules, as non-compliant travel requests will be rejected.