Agrifood Economics

FAPDA Country fact sheet on food and agriculture policy trends - Senegal

Year: 2015
Author(s): FAO
In Senegal, the government has given great importance and priority to the development and promotion of national rice production to achieve self-sufficiency by 2017. Besides, emphasis has been placed on risk management with the creation of the National Agricultural Insurance Company (CNAAS) and several plans dedicated to flood and water management. The government has implemented various measures to improve nutrition and sanitation and to fight against social exclusion. In this regard, progress has been made in access to drinking water and reduction of food insecurity. Fisheries, inclusive value chains and access to electricity remain important development challenges for the country.
Publication type: Policy brief
Country coverage: Senegal
Region: Africa