Senegal parliament strengthens oversight with new public policy evaluation committee

The Senegalese National Assembly has taken a significant step toward enhancing parliamentary oversight. On August 21, 2026, lawmakers convened for the inaugural meeting of the Committee for the Evaluation of Public Policies (CEPP), marking its official establishment and the election of its leadership.

This initiative underscores a long-awaited reform in Senegalese governance. Envisioned since the 2016 constitutional amendments, the CEPP’s primary mandate is to structure, oversee, and evaluate parliamentary assessments of public policies. By doing so, it aims to bolster transparency in government actions and improve the effectiveness of implemented strategies.

CEPP’s structure and leadership

The committee comprises key parliamentary figures, including the President of the National Assembly, heads of parliamentary groups, a representative of non-affiliated deputies, chairs of the 14 standing commissions, and nine additional deputies along with their alternates. Representation follows the proportional distribution of parliamentary groups, incorporating input from independent lawmakers.

During the inaugural session, the CEPP’s Bureau was formalized. Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, was elected to lead the committee. He is supported by Mohamed Sall as First Vice-President and Djimo Souaré as Second Vice-President. Béatrice Germaine Faye serves as First Secretary, with Adama Diallo appointed as Second Secretary.

Strengthening parliamentary control

The formation of the CEPP reflects the National Assembly’s commitment to reinforcing its oversight role. By institutionalizing public policy evaluations, the committee is poised to play a pivotal part in scrutinizing government initiatives and ensuring accountability in governance.