Bénin reviews interior ministry progress toward 2026 goals

Government officials and financial stakeholders gathered in Cotonou from August 4 to 6, 2026, to assess the Interior Ministry’s progress on its Annual Work Plan (PTA) as of June 30. The mid-term review aims to highlight achievements, identify gaps, and implement corrective measures for the second half of the fiscal year.

Mid-term evaluation focuses on financial and operational performance

The three-day assessment, led by Interior Minister Djibril Mama Cissé Moussa, reviewed financial execution reports and public procurement plans up to June 2026. Key participants included program managers, senior ministry officials, and financial officers responsible for tracking expenditures and outcomes.

The review centered on progress against set objectives for the first half of the year, analyzing discrepancies between planned and actual results. Officials examined operational constraints and discussed strategies to enhance efficiency during the remaining months of the fiscal cycle.

Budget tracking and governance under scrutiny

In his opening remarks, Minister Djibril Mama Cissé emphasized that the mid-term review is a critical governance tool for measuring public sector performance. He stressed the need for results-driven administration amid rising public expectations for transparency and security.

Abdel Nasser Samary, Director of Planning, Administration, and Finance, noted that the review aligns with updates to the ministry’s medium-term spending framework. Discussions also covered program-based management practices and the implementation of new organizational structures outlined in recent decrees.

Key discussions and next steps

• Presentation of financial execution reports for the first half of 2026
• Analysis of public procurement activities and compliance
• Review of program performance against established indicators
• Identification of corrective actions for the second half of the year
• Examination of new organizational and functional directives

By Claire Mvondo — Security and State Policy Expert