Executive Secretariat

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The Office of the Executive Secretariat of CEN-SAD ensures the smooth running and coordination of the organization’s activities.

Headed by the Directeur de Cabinet, it comprises a multi-disciplinary team with specific roles: the Secrétaire Particulier, the Protocol & Conference Service and the Translation Service guarantee the efficiency of official exchanges and communications. The Press & Communication Service, the IT & Network Administration team, and the Order and Filing Office all contribute, each in their own field, to the dissemination of information, the management of IT systems and the safekeeping of essential documents. The Advisors complete the team by contributing their strategic expertise in support of the Executive Secretary’s missions.

The CEN-SAD Executive Secretariat is structured into various departments, each specialized in supporting integration and development in the community space. The Administration & Finance Department manages administrative and financial aspects, including human resources and logistics. The Economic & Commercial Affairs Department promotes cooperation and economic development between member states, encouraging the private sector and investment.

At the same time, the Education, Health & Social Affairs Department develops policies to improve the quality of community life. The Rural Development & Environment Department focuses on agriculture and the rural economy, while the Legal Department provides legal support and strengthens the rule of law. The Peace & Security Department is committed to promoting regional stability and security.

Sports, Arts and Culture are promoted as vectors of cooperation and exchange, and the Infrastructure, Transport, Energy and ICT Department oversees the development of infrastructure networks and information technologies to facilitate regional integration.