2026 Budget Policy Debate: a constructive dialogue on Senegal’s economic and budgetary priorities

On Tuesday 30 June 2026, the Minister for the Economy, Finance and Planning, Mr Cheikh DIBA, presented the 2027–2029 Multi-Annual Budgetary and Economic Planning Document (DPBEP) to the National Assembly as part of the Budgetary Orientation Debate (DOB). This milestone marks a crucial stage in the preparation of the 2027 Finance Act.

In his address, the Minister commended the quality of the work carried out by Members of Parliament during the hearings conducted by the relevant committees of the National Assembly. The conclusions of this work are consistent with the Government’s budgetary decisions, thus demonstrating the alignment of priorities between the executive and the national parliament.

Against a backdrop of significant international uncertainty, discussions centred on the major economic and budgetary challenges facing Senegal: the sustainability of public debt, the mobilisation of domestic resources, structural reforms, the financing of the agricultural season, regional equity in the allocation of public resources, and improving the efficiency of budget execution.

These discussions also enabled the Government to provide clarification on the key priorities of the 2027–2029 Medium-Term Budget Framework (DPBEP), particularly regarding the financing strategy, the mobilisation of domestic resources and support for priority sectors.

Speaking following the MEFP, Mr Bassirou SARR, Minister attached to the Minister for the Economy, Finance and Planning, with responsibility for the Budget, illustrated the Government’s main areas of action with concrete examples. He reaffirmed the commitment to continuing the reforms already underway, centred on a strategy of responsible financing, strengthening social protection, supporting the private sector and ensuring greater regional equity in budgetary planning.

The Budgetary Orientation Debate is a key moment in the democratic dialogue. It provides an opportunity to enrich the Government’s policy directions ahead of the draft Finance Bill, in a spirit of listening, responsibility and the pursuit of the public interest.