Africa

Senegal - Supporting Small and Medium Sized Enterprises

Region Africa
Start 2011
Sector Public Sector, Private Sector

Project context

Small and medium sized enterprises are an important part of the Senegalese economy, yet current laws and government policies do not create an enabling environment for boosting the prosperity of many small businesses. CLI initiated an engagement process to address this situation by analysing the different viewpoints and including key actors that were previously left out. Eventually, a new sense of common ownership developed around the original aim of the initiative.

Project Facts
Project time

2011

Stakeholders

Ministries, commercial associations, chambers of commerce, and SMEs

Outcome

All relevant stakeholders were integrated in the process of SME development, a vision shared by all parties was formed, misunderstandings and conflicts were reduced, a common sense and ownership for improving the situations of SMEs were developed.

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