GOVERNMENT SEMINAR – 2ND EDITION : CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE PERFORMANCE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF PUBLIC ACTION
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, presided over by the Vice-President of the Government at the Sablière residence, the second edition of the government seminar was held, focusing on the theme: "Performance of Public Action, Budgetary Efficiency, and Accountability." This working day was structured around three distinct sessions.
T he first session, dedicated to "Accountability, Review, and Prospects," allowed sectoral departments to provide a detailed report on projects undertaken in 2025. Despite this comprehensive review, recurring obstacles—administrative delays, insufficient qualified human resources, and deficiencies in evaluation mechanisms—remain problematic. The 2026 guidelines were set, but lack innovative measures to ensure a tangible impact.
The second session, focused on "Budgetary Efficiency," highlighted strict rules for financial discipline. While the rigorous procedures presented are a necessary start, they alone cannot resolve the dysfunctions related to strategic planning and budgetary monitoring. The persistence of budgetary overruns in several ministries demonstrates a deficit in the actual application of the announced rules.
Finally, the third session on "Performance of Public Action" presented a working methodology intended to optimize administrative functioning during the interim period and after the return to institutional normalcy. This initiative, although essential, appears more symbolic than operational in a context where administrative structures remain complex, non-transparent, and slow to react.
Beyond the formal content of this seminar, a major question persists: the multiplication of these meetings has not yet translated into concrete social and economic progress. The numerous announcements, however commendable on paper, are struggling to materialize into palpable results for the population. The actual effectiveness of the governmental apparatus therefore remains to be demonstrated in the face of structural challenges and increasing citizen expectations. This analysis calls for increased vigilance and a frank debate on the real means of translating the governmental ambitions showcased in these gatherings into tangible results.
In conclusion, while the authorities reaffirm their will to make public action more effective in accordance with the directives of the Head of State, H.E. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a deep revision of implementation mechanisms and a genuine commitment to evaluation and accountability are imperative to prevent these seminars from being reduced to vain formalities.
