National Assembly: Abdou Mbow officially takes on a key position

Senegalese lawmaker Abdou Mbow has been elected president of the National Assembly’s Commission on Economic Affairs, Planning and Cooperation as part of the renewal of the standing committees. The commission examines macroeconomic orientations, finance bills, development planning policies and international cooperation agreements submitted to Parliament for ratification. In the role, Mbow will take part in reviewing economic and financial matters before lawmakers, amid challenges involving public finances and development funding.