Le FILM du Plan national d'Aménagement et de Développement territorial (PNADT) du Sénégal

National Development Planning in Senegal

Overview of the National Spatial Planning Plan

• The Interministerial Council on Territorial Development adopted Senegal's National Spatial Planning Plan on January 23, 1997, after a lengthy 20-year development process.

• Implementation of this initial plan was weak due to the lack of recommended operational instruments, such as a territorial planning orientation law and an impulse fund for territorial development.

Urban-Rural Disparities

• Significant territorial imbalances exist, particularly highlighted by Dakar's overpopulation, which constitutes only 0.3% of the national territory but houses nearly 25% of the population and economic activities.

• There are stark inequalities between urban and rural areas; less urbanized departments have fewer basic social services and infrastructure.

Economic Challenges

• The country faces challenges like low resource valuation and reliance on informal production methods, leading to dependency on foreign imports despite having local production capabilities.

• A deficit in infrastructure programming has resulted in increased costs and vulnerable populations due to poor planning in risk-prone areas amid climate change concerns.

Vision for Emergence by 2035

• President Macky Sall introduced the "Plan Sénégal Émergent" (PSE) aiming for national emergence by 2035 based on values like solidarity and rule of law. Progress has been made in access to basic services, urban development, and production support through improved road networks and energy production increases.

Structural Economic Transformation

• The PSE has initiated structural transformation within the economy with gradual increases in production across sectors leading to macroeconomic growth from 3.5% in 2012 to 6.7% in 2016. New initiatives are being launched under the second action plan of PSE aimed at consolidating these gains.

Decentralization Reforms

• Accompanying reforms include Act III of decentralization aimed at organizing Senegal into viable territories that promote sustainable development through enhanced governance frameworks including full communalization and departmental elevation into local authorities.

National Territorial Development Plan (PNA)

• The National Agency for Territorial Development is developing a comprehensive plan focusing on structuring space effectively while sustainably utilizing resources since its participatory process began on December 30, 2014. This involves extensive workshops with national stakeholders using advanced spatial analysis techniques for better territorial understanding.

Key Intervention Axes

Territorial Development Strategy Overview

National Infrastructure and Land Use Planning

• The national territory is divided into 14 major zones based on land suitability, water availability, vegetation cover, mining potential, and ecological sensitivity.

• Each zone has identified high-potential development sectors; the zoning map serves as a foundational tool for decision-making in territorial policy implementation.

• Resource valorization will be initiated at the grassroots level through strategically defined secondary centers that enhance specific local resources.

Strategic Centers for Development

• Examples from Senegalese sugar companies and Saly beach resort illustrate how local resource utilization can spur development in areas like Richard Toll and Moore.

• Various types of strategic secondary centers have been identified: agro-industrial centers focus on agricultural product transformation, while industrial centers target mining and gas resource exploitation.

• Tourism potential will be harnessed through diverse tourist centers; artisan excellence will be structured to modernize local craftsmanship.

Economic Structuring and Connectivity

• The establishment of these strategic centers aims to promote inclusive industrial development by sustainably utilizing regional resources across different zones.

• A robust multimodal transport network will connect all regions, enhancing economic structuring; road networks will be densified alongside improved highway systems.

Energy Infrastructure Development

• Gradual enhancement of airport infrastructure positions Senegal as a global air hub; maritime transport improvements are planned through port infrastructure upgrades.

• Proposed energy strategies include establishing oil and gas platforms along the coast to develop value chains and create new urban areas.

Implementation Measures for Territorial Planning

• A total of 250 actions across five intervention axes have been proposed for effective plan execution; key instruments include adopting a law for sustainable territorial planning.

• Establishing a fund to support territorial planning document creation is crucial due to limited resources at the local government level.

Regulatory Framework and Monitoring

• To ensure compliance with national planning orientations, it is recommended to implement location visas for new structural projects within territories.

• New land management systems (TI-CUL), including deferred development zones, aim to secure necessary land for future infrastructure projects outlined in spatial planning documents.