The Malian Minister of Labor, Fassoun Coulibaly, recently led a conference in Bougouni to promote the Pact for Social Stability and Growth, along with its 2023-2027 action plan. The event was attended by regional authorities, union representatives, employers, and local leaders. This initiative aims to inform stakeholders about the pact's main commitments and encourage their participation in its implementation. The conference was co-chaired with Bougouni region's Governor, General Ousmane Wélé.
The Pact for Social Stability and Growth was signed on August 25, 2023, and will run for five years, with a total budget of 105.918 billion FCFA. According to Minister Coulibaly, the pact seeks to establish a peaceful social climate, conducive to Mali's economic development through a structural transformation of the national economy. This agreement is built around several key areas, including social dialogue, labor policies, wage policies, private sector promotion, social protection, and workplace health and safety.
During the conference, Minister Coulibaly urged the government, employers, and workers to adopt and apply the pact's principles in their professional relationships. He emphasized the strategic importance of the Bougouni region in implementing this initiative, given its agricultural and mining potential, as well as its position as a major hub. The minister invited local stakeholders to act as relays in promoting a culture of social dialogue within administrations and companies.
The 2023-2027 action plan is a reference framework that includes indicators and short-term, medium-term, and long-term activities. Minister Coulibaly expressed his gratitude to the pact's technical monitoring committee, regional authorities, and social partners for their engagement. He officially presented a copy of the pact and its action plan to the region's governor.
In his closing remarks, Minister Coulibaly encouraged stakeholders to work together to achieve social stability, a prerequisite for Mali's development. He emphasized the importance of dialogue and prioritizing the nation's interests. The minister also visited local traditional leaders as part of his trip.
The Pact for Social Stability and Growth aims to establish a truce and foster cooperation among stakeholders. Its success will depend on the active participation of the government, employers, workers, and regional actors. Mali's economic growth and development are closely tied to the effective implementation of this initiative.
The Malian government's efforts to promote social stability and economic growth have been ongoing. The Pact for Social Stability and Growth is a key component of this strategy, and its success will be closely monitored. The involvement of local stakeholders, such as those in the Bougouni region, will be crucial in driving progress.
Key points
- The Pact for Social Stability and Growth has a budget of 105.918 billion FCFA for 2023-2027.
- Minister Fassoun Coulibaly promotes the pact in the Bougouni region to encourage local stakeholders' participation.
- The pact aims to establish a peaceful social climate and drive Mali's economic development.
