Through this resolution, the United Nations clearly confirms that thanks to the efficient implementation of the Emerging Senegal Plan, Senegal has reached a level of economic, human and social development sufficient to no longer be classified in this category. . Indeed, a country is considered eligible to exit this category of LDCs if it meets a series of criteria over two (2) consecutive reviews, carried out every three (3) years by the Committee for Development Policies (CDP). ) of the United Nations (UN). Appreciating this resolution from the United Nations, the Alliance For the Republic welcomes the performance displayed by our country at the end of the evaluation, which attests and consecrates with rigor and seriousness, a great victory for Senegal.
Continuing, the SEN of Apr added. ”
This is the place to pay vibrant tribute to President Macky SALL for his authentic vision recorded in the PES 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. In truth, thanks to a well-structured policy articulated around the PSE, Senegal under the leadership of President Macky SALL, has succeeded, through action and 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. On other criteria such as vulnerability, exposure to economic and climatic shocks, the assessment confirmed Senegal’s resilience.
“Today, new challenges challenge us, linked to the exit of our country from the LDC category. Indeed, beyond the consolidation of our rank, it is the imperative to increase competitiveness of the national economy to further raise the level of our development, it being understood that once it leaves 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. , he indicated.
Before concluding “Consequently, the National Executive Secretariat (SEN) of the Alliance for the Republic (APR) invites the new authorities, within the framework of the continuity of the State, to consolidate and promote the new status of Senegal, an undeniable positive legacy of the outgoing regime, through strong, inclusive and job-generating growth while expanding social programs and universal access. Finally, it is urgent, in this context, to work to develop a program. smooth transition to preserve the economic and financial stability and attractiveness of Senegal.
