About the Haut-commissariat à la Stratégie et au Plan

Established by the decree of May 23, 2025, the Haut-commissariat à la Stratégie et au Plan succeeded the Commissariat général du Plan (1946–2006), the Centre d’analyse stratégique (2006–2013), France Stratégie (2013–2025), and the Haut-commissariat au Plan (2020–2025)."

Our mission

The Haut-commissariat à la Stratégie et au Plan supports the Prime Minister and the Government in defining the nation’s major strategic directions and preparing reforms. Through its working methods—particularly the involvement of social partners and other stakeholders—it fosters dialogue, the development of shared analyses and scenarios, and the broad participation of French society in public debate and forward-looking reflection.

• It conducts foresight studies to inform public authorities about possible medium- and long-term trajectories for France, taking into account foreseeable developments in society and the European and international context;
• It carries out strategic studies to guide government action and reform planning, notably by analyzing the decision-making context and its likely short- and medium-term impacts;
• It leads and coordinates interministerial planning efforts;
• It contributes to the evaluation of public policies and proposes changes and reforms;
• It serves as a resource center for collecting and assessing practices of consultation and public debate, explores new methods to enhance stakeholder involvement, and may, at the request of the Prime Minister, organize consultations or public debates;
• It identifies and shares experiences conducted abroad—especially at the European or local levels—that can enrich the national reflection on reforms and how to implement them.

The Haut-commissariat à la Stratégie et au Plan may also be entrusted with specific missions related to its areas of expertise. It can assist in the preparation of studies commissioned by the President of the Republic or the Prime Minister and entrusted to an individual or a committee. In connection with the relevant ministries, it may request the support of State administrations for its work.

Permanent bodies run by the Haut-commissariat à la Stratégie et au Plan

• The CSR Platform

Set up within the Haut-commissariat à la Stratégie et au Plan in 2013, the CSR Platform (Plateforme RSE) is a forum for dialogue, consultation and the development of proposals. It brings together the stakeholders in corporate social responsibility in France: networks of stakeholders, companies, social partners, civil society organisations, researchers and public institutions.

• National Productivity Board

The National Productivity Board [Conseil national de productivité - CNP] was set up in 2018 under the auspices of the Haut-commissariat à la Stratégie et au Plan, which acts as its general secretariat. Its remit is to analyse the determinants of and trends in French productivity and competitiveness, taking particular account of aspects relating to the eurozone. It is chaired by Natacha Valla and made up of a panel of fourteen economists.

• Réseau Emplois Compétences

An initiative shared by the French government and social partners, the Jobs Skills Network [Réseau Emplois Compétences (REC)] is run by the Haut-commissariat à la Stratégie et au Plan, with the main aim of strengthening our collective capacity to observe and forecast France's employment and skills needs

• Haut Conseil des rémunérations, de l'emploi et de la productivité

The Haut Conseil des rémunérations, de l'emploi et de la productivité (HCREP) was set up by Catherine Vautrin, Minister of Labor, Health and Solidarity, on March 28, 2024. Its mission is to share diagnostic findings, where appropriate based on available studies and analyses, and to formulate opinions in various fields (including, in particular, equal pay for men and women, the effects of part-time work on pay, and the links between pay, employment, productivity and competitiveness).

• CNEPI

The Commission nationale d'évaluation des politiques d'innovation (CNEPI), set up within the Haut-commissariat à la Stratégie et au Plan, aims to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of innovation policies, and inform the decisions of all players in the national innovation system, especially public authorities.

• Employment Advisory Council

The Employment Advisory Council (COE) is a permanent forum for discussion between the main stakeholders in the labour market. Chaired by the Commissioner General of Haut-commissariat à la Stratégie et au Plan, who acts as its secretariat, the COE's aim is to prepare shared analyses and make proposals for reform on labour and employment issues.

The Haut-commissariat à la Stratégie et au Plan's Network

In addition to the permanent bodies run by the Haut-commissariat à la Stratégie et au Plan, we also coordinates the resources of a network of organizations.

• Council for Economic Analysis (CAE)

The Council for Economic Analysis (CAE) is made up of leading academics and researchers and is chaired by Camille Landais. It produces independent economic studies for government, which are then made public.

• Centre for Research and Expertise in International Economics (CEPII)

A centre for research and expertise in international economics, the CEPII, headed by Antoine Bouët, produces studies and databases, and organises conferences designed to contribute to public debate and decision-making.

• Pensions Advisory Council (COR)

The Pensions Advisory Council (COR) prepares shared analyses and puts forward proposals to inform public policy on pensions. Chaired by Gilbert Cette, the COR is made up of Members of Parliament, representatives of trade unions and employers' organisations, pensioners, members of the administration and experts.

• High Council for the Future of Health Insurance (HCAAM)

The High Council for the Future of Health Insurance (HCAAM) is a think tank and makes proposals that contribute to a better understanding of the issues involved, the way health insurance policies operate and possible future developments. Chaired by Pierre-Jean Lancry, the HCAAM has 66 members.

• High Council for Family, Children and Age (HCFEA)

Created in 2016, the High Council for Family, Children and Age (HCFEA) is tasked with providing expertise on issues relating to families and children, advancing age and adapting society to ageing, with an intergenerational approach. It has 230 members and is chaired by Jean-Philippe Vinquant.

• High Council for the Funding of Social Protection (HCFi-PS)

The High Council for the Funding of Social Protection (HCFi-PS) is tasked with assessing the system for funding social protection and formulating proposals for its development. Chaired by Dominique Libault, the HCFi-PS is made up of government representatives, trade unions and qualified individuals.

• High Council on Climate (HCC)

Set up in 2018, the High Council on Climate (HCC), chaired by Corinne Le Quéré, is tasked with providing independent insight on government climate policy. Its thirteen members are experts in climate science, the economy, agronomy and the energy transition.