Pointe Sarene was the scene, yesterday, of a crucial event for the future of Senegal in the extractive sector. Under the aegis of the Natural Resource Governance Institute (Nrgi) and in collaboration with the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (Itie), a training workshop was launched to arm civil servants against corruption.
The ‘Traces’ program aims to equip state agents with the tools necessary to identify and manage corruption risks. The workshop, held in Pointe Séréne, brought together civil servants to discuss the implementation of budgetary control activities and EITI standards.
Mouhamadou Ndour, Director of Mines, highlighted the automation of the granting of mining titles as a key measure to reduce the risks of corruption. The mining cadastre system, established in 2009, allows for more transparent management and reduces direct interactions susceptible to corruption.
Mamadou Seck, Regional Manager of Nrgi for French-speaking Africa, recalled that despite progress, there is still a long way to go to eliminate corruption in this vital sector. With the approach of validation of the EITI in 2025, these initiatives are all the more crucial for Senegal.
