Gabon council reviews urban renewal and jobs
The interministerial council met on November 10 to discuss urban land reclamation and employment tracking.
Gabon's interministerial council convened on November 10, chaired by Vice-President Hermann Immongault, to address urban renewal and employment policies. The meeting focused on reclaiming land in Grand Libreville, including areas like Okala, Diba-Diba, and Lac Bleu, to improve urban modernization, traffic flow, and emergency service access. Immongault stressed the need for these urban transformations to respect affected populations and involve administrative consultation.
The council also prioritized employment, mandating sector-specific ministries to directly monitor jobs created by their activities through the "Pass Emploi" program. This aims to produce more accurate annual job creation statistics and assess economic policy impacts. A Delivery Unit will be established under the vice-president's supervision to oversee these efforts. Additionally, a draft law on recovering illicit assets was reviewed for harmonization among concerned administrations.
Preparations for national discussions on Iboga, a plant resource with scientific, economic, and heritage importance, were also on the agenda. These meetings will define a national strategy for preserving, valuing, and regulating Iboga. The council's decisions aim to strengthen public policy monitoring and refine institutional reforms.
Why it mattersThe decisions made by the interministerial council will affect urban planning, employment tracking, and the management of the Iboga plant resource in Gabon.