Senegal’s exit from the list of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was announced two (2) years ago. Our country, which was preparing for it, had requested a moratorium to continue to benefit from some advantages from international aid, indicates a press release from the National Executive Secretariat of the Alliance For the Republic (APR).
Through this resolution, the party of former President Macky Sall underlines that the United Nations has brilliantly confirmed that thanks to the efficient implementation of the Emerging Senegal Plan, “Senegal has reached a level of economic, human development and social sufficient to no longer be classified in this category.
Indeed, the APR specifies that a country is considered eligible to exit this LDC category if it meets a series of criteria over two (2) consecutive reviews, carried out every three (3) years by the Committee. of Development Policies (CDP) of the United Nations (UN).
Appreciating this resolution from the United Nations, the Alliance Pour la République welcomes the “performance displayed by our country at the end of the evaluation, which attests and confirms with rigor and seriousness, a great victory for Senegal” .
The APR pays vibrant tribute to President Macky Sall for his authentic vision recorded in the PSE and his leadership recognized throughout the world as well as to his successive governments, to the Senegalese people, and to the Technical and Financial Partners, who have undoubtedly contributed decisively to the economic and social progress of Senegal, through the structural transformation of our economy, inclusive growth and the continuous improvement of Senegal’s international image.
The Alliance For the Republic recalls, thanks to a well-structured policy articulated around the PSE, “Senegal under the leadership of President Macky SALL, has succeeded, through rigor, in rising beyond the threshold set by the UN and relating to Per Capita Income and to meet the evaluation criteria based on indicators such as nutrition, health or education.
And added: “on other criteria such as vulnerability, exposure to economic and climatic shocks, the evaluation confirmed the resilience of Senegal”.
Today, continues the APR, new challenges challenge us, linked to the exit of our country from the LDC category. Beyond the consolidation of our rank, it is about the need to increase the competitiveness of the national economy to maintain growth, it being understood that leaving this category, “Senegal will no longer be able to benefit from certain advantages linked to LDC status such as preferential access to international markets or concessional financing,” warned Macky Sall’s party.
However, the Alliance For the Republic invites the new authorities, within the framework of the continuity of the State, to consolidate and promote the “new status of Senegal, an incontestable positive legacy of the outgoing regime, through strong, inclusive growth and generating jobs while expanding social programs and universal access.
