The Conseil économique et social concluded its second ordinary session of 2026 on 14 October 2026. This session, which opened on 15 September 2026, served as a platform for the institution to advance its strategic development goals. The assembly functioned as a primary venue for members to deliberate on the administrative and economic trajectory of the nation.
Abdoulaye Bio Tchané, President of the Conseil économique et social, stated: "Sur le plan informatif, nos travaux ont également permis de faire le point sur l’avis de conformité de la Cour constitutionnelle concernant notre règlement intérieur, le bilan des tournées des CES départementaux, nos représentations internationales et la Vision Alafia 2026, socle stratégique de notre futur Plan 2027-2031."
The council is now actively engaged in drafting its strategic plan for the 2027-2031 period, building upon the foundations established during these recent proceedings. This development process involves integrating various policy frameworks to ensure institutional coherence as the council prepares for the upcoming administrative cycle.
Legislative and Strategic Progress
The Conseil économique et social validated a report regarding the 2027 draft finance law during its second ordinary session. Members reviewed the proposed fiscal measures to ensure alignment with the institution’s broader developmental objectives for the upcoming period. This validation process required a detailed examination of the budgetary provisions contained within the 2027 draft finance law.
Delegates also adopted an annual report detailing the economic and social state of Bénin. This document provides an assessment of current conditions and institutional performance across the country. Following the formal adoption, the council transmitted the report to the Government to inform national policy planning and decision-making processes. The report serves as a full record of the socioeconomic indicators analyzed by the council throughout the year.
Future Outreach and Planning
Conseil économique et social members intend to conduct awareness campaigns across four departments in Northern Benin. These outreach efforts are scheduled to occur during the fourth quarter of 2026. Officials designed these initiatives to extend the reach of the institution's developmental goals beyond the recently concluded session. By engaging with local populations in Nord-Bénin, the council aims to improve the visibility of its strategic objectives and institutional functions.
The upcoming activities represent a move to connect the institution's 2027-2031 planning with regional stakeholders. Organizers will finalize the logistics for these departmental visits as part of the broader administrative agenda established on 14 October 2026. This period of activity marks the final phase of institutional outreach for the current calendar year. The council anticipates that these field engagements will provide essential feedback to refine the ongoing development of the 2027-2031 strategic plan. By maintaining a presence in these four departments, the institution ensures that its policy recommendations remain grounded in the realities of the local population. The council remains committed to this schedule as it transitions from the legislative work of the second ordinary session into the implementation phase of its administrative calendar.