2024-03-25 22:03:20
Bassirou Diomaye Faye was brilliantly elected 5th President of the Republic of Senegal on March 24, 2024. With his bold and innovative program, he was able to convince the Senegalese to entrust him with the reins of the country to build a “Sovereign, just and prosperous Senegal”. A look back at the main points of his presidential project which arouses immense hopes.
Rebuilding institutions, priority number 1
The new president is committed to in-depth reform of institutions to strengthen democracy, good governance and Senegal’s influence in Africa. On the agenda: rebalancing of powers, establishment of an elected vice-president, efficient administration serving citizens. “We will put an end to the concentration of powers in the hands of the President”, he insisted during the campaign. Promise kept?
Focus on an endogenous and sovereign economy
Diomaye Faye wants to achieve full productive employment and guarantee decent work for all Senegalese. Its credo: develop a resilient economy backed by sound management of public finances. It prioritizes agriculture, livestock and fishing to ensure food security and generate foreign exchange. While building a solid industrial fabric based on local transformation and the emergence of national champions.
Invest massively in human capital
Another key focus of the five-year term which is beginning: massive investment in human capital. Via quality education and training in line with the needs of the labor market. But also an efficient health and social protection system accessible to all. Not forgetting universal access to drinking water, sanitation, reliable energy and decent housing. An entire program !
Betting on science, technology and infrastructure
The new president intends to make scientific research and technological innovation an authentic lever for socio-economic development. With the key to adapted, safe, resilient, sustainable and affordable infrastructure to boost the country’s competitiveness. Digital technology will be at the heart of this bet on the future to make Senegal an African champion of digital transformation.
With this audacious disruptive project, Diomaye Faye, 5th president of Senegal, wants to restore the country to its greatness and make it a reference in Africa. Expectations are immense and all eyes are on the first 100 days of the new tenant of the Presidential Palace. Will he succeed in his bet? Response in the coming months.