FIRST MEETING OF THE STRATEGIC PLANNING AND BUDGET TECHNICAL COMMITTEE (SPBTC) – 2026

The Directorate of Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DSPME) is organizing the First Meeting of the Strategic Planning and Budget Technical Committee (SPBTC) for 2026 at Zuma Rock Resort, Niger State, Nigeria, from 1-4 June 2026, bringing together representatives of ECOWAS Institutions, Departments and Agencies. The meeting is intended to provide the necessary technical guidance and advisory support to the Strategic Planning and Budget Advisory Committee (SPBAC) while also facilitating preparations for the forthcoming Mid-Year Statutory Meetings.

During the meeting, participants will review the presentation framework for the Mid-Year Administration and Finance Committee (AFC) sessions for ECOWAS Institutions, Departments and Agencies, with a view to enhancing consistency, coherence and effectiveness in reporting. Discussions will also focus on the 2027–2030 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) Budget Circular, including the associated templates and narrative requirements for the 2026–2028 planning cycle, to ensure alignment with the Community’s strategic priorities and budgeting processes.

In addition, the Committee will examine and validate a harmonized methodology for calculating the Physical Implementation Rate (PIR) in accordance with Results-Based Management (RBM) principles, while also advancing the development of Core Indicators for the implementation and monitoring of ECOWAS Vision 2050. Participants will further deliberate on forecasting methodologies and objective mechanisms for proposing future budget adjustments by the Strategic Planning and Budget Arbitration Committee (SPBAC), thereby strengthening the efficiency, transparency and sustainability of budget planning and allocation processes.

The meeting will also provide an opportunity to review and address recommendations emanating from previous sessions of the Administration and Finance Committee (AFC) and the Strategic Planning and Budget Advisory Committee (SPBAC). The expected outcomes of the meeting include a revised presentation framework for the Mid-Year AFC sessions and an updated Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), which will contribute to improved strategic planning, performance management and resource allocation across ECOWAS Institutions and Agencies.