The Caisse malienne de sécurité sociale (CMSS) has organized a training session coupled with a study visit to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, for its Board of Directors members. The mission, led by technical advisor Sayon Doumbia, aims to strengthen the technical, legal, and strategic competencies of administrators in line with CIPRES standards. The visit, which took place from November 2 to 6, is part of the 2026 action plan and cooperation among Alliance des États du Sahel (AES) member states.
The training session focuses on enhancing administrators' decision-making skills and ensuring they fully understand their roles and responsibilities under CIPRES regulations. This capacity-building exercise is crucial for optimizing the performance of the CMSS Board of Directors. The mission also provides an opportunity for administrators to exchange ideas with their counterparts from the Caisse Autonome de Retraite des Fonctionnaires (CARFO) in Burkina Faso.
During their stay, CMSS administrators will engage in experience-sharing sessions with CARFO officials, focusing on best practices in the operation and functions of Boards of Directors within social security organizations. This exchange is expected to foster greater collaboration and understanding between the two institutions. The Deputy Director-General of CMSS, Alassane TRAORÉ, is accompanying the mission.
The CIPRES conference is an international organization that sets standards for social security institutions. By participating in this training and experience-sharing exercise, CMSS administrators aim to enhance their knowledge and skills in line with international best practices. This initiative underscores the commitment of CMSS to improve its operations and service delivery.
The CMSS's 2026 action plan emphasizes capacity building and cooperation with other social security institutions in the region. This visit to Burkina Faso is a significant step towards achieving these objectives. It also highlights the importance of collaboration among AES member states in promoting social security and cooperation.
The experience-sharing session with CARFO officials will enable CMSS administrators to gain insights into effective governance and management of social security institutions. This knowledge will be invaluable in informing policy decisions and strategic planning within CMSS. The visit is expected to yield positive outcomes for both institutions.
The CMSS's efforts to enhance its operations and service delivery are ongoing. This training and experience-sharing exercise is part of a broader strategy to improve the institution's performance and impact. The visit to Burkina Faso has provided a valuable opportunity for CMSS administrators to learn from their peers and share experiences in social security administration.
Key points
- CMSS administrators visited Burkina Faso to share experiences on CIPRES operations and best practices in social security administration.
- The visit aimed to strengthen the technical, legal, and strategic competencies of administrators in line with CIPRES standards.
- The experience-sharing session with CARFO officials focused on best practices in the operation and functions of Boards of Directors within social security organizations.
