Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, President of Niger's Conseil Consultatif de la Refondation (CCR), recently welcomed M. Mamadou N’Daw, the new Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), for a meeting focused on development dialogue. M. N'Daw described the encounter as "a very constructive exchange" with the CCR President. He emphasized that "the CCR plays a major role in implementing the Republic's Refoundation program, particularly through ownership of its orientations, monitoring the implementation of its recommendations, and strengthening cohesion and dialogue among different components of society." M. N'Daw added that "the CCR therefore constitutes a strategic partner for the UNDP," expressing the intention to "continue and strengthen this partnership to help translate the vision of the Republic's Refoundation program into concrete development results for the benefit of the populations."
UNDP's Vision for Partnership
The meeting between Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey and M. Mamadou N’Daw occurred on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the CCR President's office. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) views the Conseil Consultatif de la Refondation (CCR) as a strategic partner due to its key functions within Niger's development framework. The CCR's responsibilities encompass the appropriation of orientations, which involves internalizing and adapting national development guidelines. It is also tasked with monitoring the implementation of recommendations, ensuring that proposed actions translate into tangible progress. The council plays a vital role in strengthening cohesion and dialogue within society, fostering unity and collaboration among various societal components. This multi-faceted mandate positions the CCR as central to the success of the Republic's Refoundation program, aligning with the UNDP's goals for sustainable development in Niger.
CCR's Strategic Importance
M. Mamadou N’Daw described his meeting with Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey as "C’est un échange très constructif qu’il a eu avec le Président du Conseil Consultatif de la Refondation." The new Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) emphasized the significant role of the Conseil Consultatif de la Refondation (CCR) in Niger's national development. M. N’Daw stated that "Le CCR joue un rôle majeur dans la mise en œuvre du programme de la Refondation de la République, notamment à travers l’appropriation de ses orientations, le suivi de la mise en œuvre de ses recommandations, ainsi que le renforcement de la cohésion et du dialogue entre les différentes composantes de la société." He further noted that "le CCR constitue donc un partenaire stratégique pour le PNUD." M. N’Daw expressed the UNDP's intention to "poursuivre et renforcer ce partenariat afin de contribuer à traduire la vision du programme de la Refondation de la République en résultats concrets de développement au bénéfice des populations."
Mutual Welcome and Future Outlook
The audience with Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey was part of M. Mamadou N’Daw's assumption of duties as the new Resident Representative, aimed at strengthening dialogue and cooperation with Niger's national institutions. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) intends to continue and strengthen its partnership with the Conseil Consultatif de la Refondation (CCR) to help translate the Republic's Refoundation program vision into concrete development results for the population. Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, President of the CCR, welcomed this initiative and extended wishes for success to the new UNDP Resident Representative. Members of the CCR Bureau also attended the audience.