DEPARTEMENT DE LA REUNION

What DEPARTEMENT DE LA REUNION does

Département de La Réunion is a French overseas territorial collectivity established on March 19, 1946, headquartered in Saint-Denis on the island of La Réunion. It exercises the administrative powers of a French department across 24 communes, serving a resident population of more than 870,000. The entity is governed by an elected departmental council under President Cyrille Melchior and operates under the strategic framework of the Plan de mandature 2021-2028.

Its functional mandate spans social welfare, infrastructure, education support, culture, agriculture, and environmental protection. Service delivery is structured around both in-house operations and dedicated subsidiaries such as SPL EDDEN. Digital channels include the departement974.fr portal (launched April 2018), a mobile application on iOS and Android, and dedicated platforms for subsidies, recruitment, and e-procurement. Physical service assets include cultural institutions (Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle, Musée Léon Dierx, Musée du Sel) and the Jardin de l'État, alongside programs such as Marché Péi, Plan 1 Million d'Arbres, Budget d'Initiative Citoyenne, FEADER, ISCG, and the Caravane d'accès aux droits. The Paris antenna extends the department's mainland-France representation.

The business model is non-commercial: funding is derived from national tax allocations, local taxation, and intergovernmental transfers, with most services delivered free at point of use. The department's 603 disclosed staff handle administrative functions, while significant portions of operational delivery are channeled through subsidiaries and partner organizations. With 80 years since departmentalization to commemorate in 2026, the entity is positioned as a mature, stable public administration rather than a growth-stage commercial venture.

Name

DEPARTEMENT DE LA REUNION

Legal name

Département de La Réunion

Website

https://departement974.fr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Département de La Réunion is a French overseas territorial collectivity headquartered in Saint-Denis, serving more than 870,000 residents across 24 communes with social welfare, infrastructure, cultural, agricultural, and environmental public services funded through national and local taxation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Historical Sites (71212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

Keywords

• Public administration services
• Social welfare programs
• Cultural heritage management
• Agricultural support services
• Environmental conservation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Denis

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Budget / Tax Revenue: As a French departmental government, the Collectivité operates on public funding through national tax allocations, local taxes, and intergovernmental transfers. Revenue is not generated through commercial means but through compulsory contributions and fiscal resources allocated by the French state.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The Département de La Réunion delivers comprehensive public administration services to residents of La Réunion, including social welfare assistance (APA, PCH, family support), road infrastructure maintenance, cultural heritage management across multiple museums and the Jardin de l'État botanical garden, agricultural development via FEADER programs and the Marché Péi farmers market, environmental conservation through the Plan 1 Million d'Arbres initiative, education and youth services, and public procurement operations. The Collectivité also manages participatory democracy programs such as the Budget d'Initiative Citoyenne (BIC), recruitment services through an online employment portal, and dedicated victim support through ISCG services for victims of domestic violence.

Product overview

The Département de La Réunion operates as a French government department providing comprehensive public services to island residents. Its digital presence consists of the main website (departement974.fr) complemented by dedicated mobile applications and specialized online portals for recruitment, subsidies, and citizen aid programs. The department manages cultural venues including museums (Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle, Musée Léon Dierx, Musée du Sel) and the historic Jardin de l'État. Key service programs include the Marché Péi for local agricultural promotion, the Plan 1 Million d'Arbres environmental initiative, and the Budget d'Initiative Citoyenne participatory budgeting program. Social services include ISCG for domestic violence support and mobile outreach caravans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 100% La Réunion: Certification brand for locally produced agricultural products from La Réunion
• Marché Péi
• Plan 1 Million d'Arbres
• Le Département des Générations
• Budget d'Initiative Citoyenne (BIC)

Products and services

• Site web departement974.fr Official government website providing access to departmental services, news, aids, and online procedures for citizens of La Réunion.
• Application mobile Département de La Réunion 974 Mobile application available on iOS and Android for accessing departmental services and information on-the-go for residents of La Réunion.
• Marché Péi
• Plan 1 Million d'Arbres
• Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle
• Musée Léon Dierx
• Jardin de l'État
• Guide des Aides
• Plateforme de subventions
• Plateforme de recrutement Online recruitment portal for job seekers to find departmental employment opportunities and submit applications including permanent contracts, PEC employment contracts, and apprenticeships.
• Marchés publics
• Budget d'Initiative Citoyenne (BIC)
• ISCG - Intervenant Social en Commissariat
• Caravane d'accès aux droits
• Musée du Sel

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 430,000 trees planted through Plan 1 Million d'Arbres as of 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Université de La RéunioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership for research, education, and cultural events. The University collaborates with the Department on the Nuit européenne des chercheur-e-s event, joint cultural initiatives, and educational programs. The Department provides venues and support while the University provides academic expertise and research collaboration.
• SPL EDDEN (Société Publique Locale Espaces, Développement, Durable, Environnement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic company responsible for management of departmental natural spaces including the domain Archambeaud. SPL EDDEN produces plants for the Plan 1 Million d'Arbres, manages protected natural areas, and conducts environmental restoration activities.
• FRAC Réunion (Fonds Régional d'Art Contemporain)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional contemporary art fund collaborating with departmental museums on art exhibitions, cultural events, and collection loans. Partnership supports the artothèque and various cultural programming at Centre culturel Le Sud.
• École supérieure d'art de La Réunion (ESA)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt school partnership for cultural events, student involvement in museum activities, and collaborative projects including the Nuit européenne des chercheur-e-s event and art education programs.
• GIP Réserve naturelle nationale de l'Étang de Saint-PaulsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative management of natural reserves including the Moulin à Eau de Saint-Paul. Partnership focuses on environmental protection, biodiversity preservation, and heritage site maintenance.
• Direction des Affaires Culturelles (DAC) de La RéunioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional cultural authority collaborating on museum management, cultural programming, heritage preservation, and regional cultural policy implementation across departmental facilities.
• Office National des Forêts (ONF)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational forest office partner in the Plan 1 Million d'Arbres initiative, providing expertise and support for forest management and reforestation activities across La Réunion.
• CAF (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales)secondaryOthersFamily allowance fund partnership for housing support programs, including FSL (Fonds de Solidarité pour le Logement) initiatives targeting households with rental payment difficulties.
• SOLIHAsecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSocial housing association implementing departmental housing improvement programs. Partnership focuses on habitat rehabilitation and 'zéro dégât humain' housing support initiatives.
• Missions LocalescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal employment missions partnership supporting youth integration through employment, training, and career guidance programs. Vice-présidente Sophie Arzal maintains ongoing engagement with the Union nationale des Missions Locales.
• FEPEMsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer federation for domestic employment partnership for home care support programs. Collaboration on the Fepem Run Tour to inform APA and PCH beneficiaries about home employment rights and obligations.
• Antenne Réunion (TV)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional television broadcaster partner for the weekly program 'Le Département des Générations' broadcast every Tuesday at 18h45 with Wednesday replays. Joint media partnership for public awareness and departmental communications.
• Fondation pour la Sauvegarde de l'Art FrançaissecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for art restoration projects including the 'Plus Grand Musée de France' competition. Allianz France co-sponsors restoration awards of 8,000 euros for heritage works including the portrait of Gustave Manès.
• CIPI Ouest (Coordination pour l'Initiative et la Promotion de l'Insertion des jeunes)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth employment coordination organization implementing the Plan 1 Million d'Arbres with young people. Since 2019, CIPI has accompanied over 800 young people with 60% success rate, combining employment insertion with environmental action.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Parc national de La Réunion: National park operating on La Réunion with overlapping environmental and biodiversity mandates. Direct operational partner via co-led programs (Moulin à Eau de Saint-Paul restoration) and a structural peer for environmental stewardship.

Direct peers

• Conseil Départemental de Mayotte: French overseas departmental government serving Mayotte in the Indian Ocean. Direct peer in geography, mandate (collectivité territoriale), and exposure to vulnerable-population challenges.
• Conseil Départemental de la Guyane: French overseas territorial collectivity serving French Guiana. Comparable as a French overseas departmental government with similar mandate, source of funding, and statutory responsibilities.
• Conseil Départemental de la Martinique: French overseas territorial collectivity (now Collectivité de Martinique) serving the island of Martinique. Highly comparable in mandate, scale, and social-services portfolio as a Caribbean counterpart to La Réunion.
• Conseil Départemental de la Guadeloupe: French overseas departmental government serving Guadeloupe in the Caribbean. Directly comparable as another DOM collectivité territoriale with similar social services, cultural infrastructure, and tax-funded public service mandate.

Regional players

• Ville de Saint-Denis (La Réunion): Municipal government of La Réunion's capital and the Departmental Council's headquarters host. Comparable as a French local collectivity operating social services, cultural programs, and infrastructure within the same island territory.

Broad incumbents

• Conseil Départemental des Alpes-Maritimes: Large French mainland departmental government serving 1M+ residents. Comparable in mandate structure and service portfolio (social, cultural, infrastructure) but operates in a metropolitan French context.
• Conseil Régional de La Réunion: Regional government serving the same island of La Réunion with broader economic-development, education, and transport mandate. Overlapping jurisdiction with the Department makes it a natural adjacent comparable for service portfolio analysis.

Others

• Caisse d'Allocations Familiales de La Réunion: National family-allowance fund operating locally with overlapping social-services delivery (FSL, family benefits). Strategic partner and operational peer for joint social-service-to-resident pathways.
• SPL EDDEN: Public local company (société publique locale) wholly tied to the Department and responsible for managing natural spaces and producing plants for Plan 1 Million d'Arbres. Operationally adjacent as a captive environmental-services vehicle.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/departement974
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCw0Ay5saGi9PHag0dUEePZw
• Facebookfacebook.com/Departement974
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/departement-de-la-reunion
• Instagraminstagram.com/departement974
• TikToktiktok.com/@departementdelareunion

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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