The Head of Burkinabe government Apollinaire Joachimson Kyelem de Tambela began, this Wednesday in Ouagadougou, the evaluation of his ministers on account of the first half of the year 2024.According to the indicative timetable, the first day will be devoted to examining the performances of 11 ministers including the three ministers of state.The evaluation of ministers is not a passing exam but an exercise which allows the government to measure the progress made in relation to the contract of objectives set for each ministerial department.Here is the schedule for ministers to meet with the Prime Minister:Wednesday August 7, 2024:9 am to 9:30 am: Minister of State, Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs9:35 am to 10:05 am: Minister of State , Minister of the Civil Service, Labor and Social Protection10:10 am-10:40 am: Minister of State, Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, Government Spokesperson10:45 am-11:15 am: Minister of Territorial Administration, Decentralization and o f Security11:20 am - 11:50 am: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabé Abroad11:55 am - 12:25 pm: Minister of Economy, Finance and Foresight4 pm - 4:30 pm : Minister of Justice and Rights human resources, responsible for Relations with Institutions, Keeper of the Seals4:35 pm to 5:05 pm: Minister of Agriculture, Animal and Fishery Resources5:10 pm to 5:40 pm: Minister of Digital Transition, Posts and Electronic Communications5:45 pm to 6:15 pm: Minister of Solidarity, Humanitarian Action, National Reconciliation, Gender and Family6: 8 pm - 6:50 pm: Minister of Health and Public HygieneThursday August 8, 2024:9 am - 9:30 am: Minister of Industrial Development, Trade, of Crafts and Small and Medium Enterprises9:35 am - 10:05 am am: Minister of National Education, Literacy and Promotion of National Languages????10:10 am - 10:40 am: Minister of Urban Planning, Land Affairs and Housing10:45 am - 11:15 am: Minister of Sports, Youth and Employment11:20 am - 11:50 am: Minister of Transport, Urban Mobility and Road Safety4 pm - 4:30 pm: Minister of Infrastructure and Opening Up4:35 pm - 5:05 pm: Minister of Energy, Mines and Quarries5:10 pm to 5:40 pm: Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation5:45 pm to 6:15 pm: Minister of the Environment, Water and Sanitation.Source: Burkina Information Agency
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