Niger's administrative structure divides the country into 8 regions, which constitute the first level of subnational administration above the local government tier. These regions serve as the primary units for implementing national policies and coordinating public services across their territories. Regional administrations oversee essential functions including healthcare delivery, education management, infrastructure development, and agricultural support programs. Each region is headed by a governor appointed by the central government, who acts as the representative of state authority and coordinates between national ministries and local communes. The regions also play a role in territorial planning, natural resource management, and collecting regional statistics for national planning purposes. This administrative framework enables Niger to decentralize certain governmental responsibilities while maintaining coordination between the capital and more remote areas of the country.