Senegalese Government Imposes Strict Controls on State Officials’ Foreign Travel to Cut Costs

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.

 

 

 

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