Gabon launches guide to track public spending
A new national guide aims to harmonize government project oversight and curb wasteful spending.
Gabon officially launched a national guide in Libreville on November 11 to standardize how government actions are monitored. The Guide national de suivi et d’évaluation des politiques publiques, developed with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), will track projects under the 2026-2030 National Growth and Development Plan (PNCD). This tool aims to improve investment steering and project oversight.
The guide seeks to ensure public resources produce measurable results and limit unproductive investments, often called 'white elephants'. The Ministry of Planning and Prospective will coordinate its implementation with sector ministries, harmonizing tools and consolidating information. Each administration remains responsible for its investments and the accuracy of its data.
A training program will follow the guide's presentation to ensure stakeholders can use it effectively. The goal is to make monitoring and evaluation a regular management tool, not just a post-project exercise. This initiative is part of the PNCD's effort to improve public investment execution rates.
Why it mattersThe government has introduced a new guide to monitor public spending and ensure projects deliver results, starting November 11.