Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – On Wednesday, Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, informed the Cabinet of significant strides in implementing the presidential directive aimed at rationalizing public expenditure. Through a newly issued circular, Sonko outlined measures to regulate the use of computer consumables and electronic devices within administrative buildings, a move designed to curb wasteful spending.

The Prime Minister stressed the importance of resource conservation and the efficient use of government funds, urging all ministries and government agencies to comply with the new guidelines. “This measure, combined with the removal from the 2024 budget of any program deemed non-essential, will generate substantial savings to be redirected towards more strategic spending,” Sonko stated, according to a government press release.

Cabinet members expressed their support for the initiative, pledging to implement the directive effectively across all departments. Sonko highlighted several key actions, including the recovery of state assets, the deployment of solar energy in administrative buildings, streamlining the government payroll, rationalizing subsidies, limiting overseas missions by state agents, and dissolving non-essential institutions.

One of the standout proposals is the establishment of a centralized purchasing system for administrative equipment and furniture. This initiative, aimed at improving cost-effectiveness and ensuring accountability in public spending, underscores the government’s commitment to transparency and efficient governance.

These comprehensive measures are part of a broader effort by the Senegalese government to reassure the public of its dedication to managing resources prudently and enhancing the efficiency of state operations.