Senegal
Senegal, where the economy relies mainly on agriculture, faces climate and social vulnerabilities that particularly affect rural populations.
An agricultural economy exposed to climate hazards
Despite overall stability, Senegal’s predominantly agricultural economy is struggling to reduce poverty and underemployment, particularly among young people. The agricultural sector is weakened by a lack of mechanization, the effects of climate change, and limited access to inputs and land, especially for women.
Entrepreneurs du Monde supports these rural populations to strengthen their resilience, particularly in Casamance in the south and the Matam region in the north.
Particularly vulnerable rural populations
With an estimated population of 17 million, Senegal ranks 169th out of 193 countries on the Human Development Index. More than one in two people in rural areas live below the poverty line, limiting access to essential services and economic opportunities.
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17 millions of inhabitants
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169/193 in the HDI ranking
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70 % of the rural population depends on agriculture for their livelihood
Strengthening the autonomy and resilience of microentrepreneurs
Through the Fansoto social microfinance institution and the Fina Tawa program, Entrepreneurs du Monde supports vulnerable microentrepreneurs and promotes the adoption of agroecological practices to develop their autonomy and resilience in the face of climate change.
Our country programs
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Economic and social inclusion
Fansoto
Since 2017, Fansoto has been supporting vulnerable populations in Casamance and Matam, two regions severely affected by extreme weather events. It helps them develop income-generating activities and trains them in sustainable agriculture.
