In an interview given to the morning show “Salam Senegal” on Radio Senegal, Dr Mor Gassama, economist, shared his thoughts on the amending finance law and Senegal's economic challenges. According to him, this law is a necessity in the current context, where the exceptional situation of the country requires rapid measures. He stressed the importance of respecting the law while noting that this year's budget recorded a decline, which contrasts with usual trends.
Dr Gassama spoke of growth forecasts, with some estimating a rate above 8%. However, he put forward a crucial question: “Will the population really feel this growth? » For him, it is essential to invest in growth-promoting sectors so that the Senegalese can benefit from the economic benefits.
The economist also welcomed the efforts of the new authorities in terms of food sovereignty, mentioning the 1000 billion invested in agriculture as an excellent decision. However, he insisted on the need to go beyond this initiative by also investing in industrialization to transform raw materials. “We must boost production as much as possible and improve quality,” he declared, stressing that this would allow the State to have better control over prices.
He used the example of onions, noting that sufficient production in the market could lead to a significant drop in prices. Dr Mor Gassama also pointed to the export of 4.5 million tonnes of wheat, while stressing that suitable varieties could be tested locally. To do this, he called for targeted investments in priority sectors and a determined fight against corruption to promote the country's development.
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