Senegal’s Communication and Digital Ministry engages parliament ahead of 2026 budget review

By:  Kanto Kai Okanta

Senegal’s Ministry of Communication, Telecommunications and Digital Affairs (MCTN) has held a joint training and working session with the National Assembly’s Culture, Communication and Digital Committee as part of preparations for the 2026 Finance Bill review. The seminar is aimed to strengthen lawmakers’ capacity to assess, analyse and monitor the Ministry’s budget programmes.

The meeting provided an opportunity for MCTN officials to present the objectives, performance framework and key indicators of the Ministry’s five budget programmes. Discussions centred on major transformation priorities including the modernisation of the communication ecosystem, development of the digital economy, expansion of digital inclusion, reinforcement of digital governance and sovereignty, and the strategic upgrading of the postal sector.

Officials said the collaborative session promoted a shared understanding of sector challenges and priorities, enabling parliamentarians to approach the upcoming budget evaluation more effectively.

The MCTN expressed appreciation to the Committee, its leadership and participating deputies for their engagement, as well as to the Ministry’s technical and administrative staff for supporting the seminar. The initiative reflects the government’s commitment to transparent and results-driven public financial management aligned with the Organic Law on Finance Laws.