The 15 best things to do in senegal 2020 with photos. More than a simple economic approach, underlying this idea is a process to contribute to the development of a country making huge efforts to. Invest in senegal a competitive investment destination in. The high 5s tourism as a pathway to industrialization, integration. Senegal is counting on tourism to contribute to foreign exchange earnings, employment and tax generation, regional development, and to stimulate growth and.
Strengthening capacity of the ministry of tourism and leisure staff in the implementation and management of a strategic plan for the tourism development. Though its one of west africas most stable countries, senegal is far from dull. The purpose of the tourism development td category is to provide investments in effective and affordable tourist attraction facilities to quality communities that are investing in longterm development. First of all, the tourism industry is very resource and land intensive. Senegal draws tourists with sun, sea and sex the world from prx. Study international development in senegal, a fascinating frenchspeaking country seen as a bridge between africa and the west. Perched on the tip of a peninsula, dakar, the capital, is a dizzying, streethustlerrich introduction to the country. May 4, 2017 may 2017 this publication was produced by the united states agency for international development. The introduction of tourism will imply an increased stress on resources available.
Senegalese tourism has grown from modest numbers in the 1970s when the first club med opened on the coast. Senegal draws tourists with sun, sea and sex the world. The tourist sector is the second source of income in. Tourism as an economic development tool managed sustainably, tourism is an effective development tool. The impact of tourism on economic growth and development. The tourism sector has provided base for economic development in petite cote, which is the principal tourist region in senegal on the coast with many tourist attractions. Senegal tourism most visitors head to senegal for its beaches, and for good reason. Between the north and the south, senegal is a country of contrasts. Further, the work bank identifies a number of other factors such as real estate structures, crime rates, labour arrangements, as well as import. Tourism sector in senegal is considered as a very important sector, because it is an important source of income. Elisa magnani 1 tourism and culture represent today a highly potential pair to improve local development, particularly in less developed countries, in conjunction with traditional activities. Republic of senegal reewum senegal wolof renndaandi senegal fula republique du senegal french flag coat of arms motto. Fundamentals and principles of tourism product development 34 aspects to put in place before effective tourism product development 34 principles and procedures of tourism product development 35 steps in the process 37 prioritizing the destinations tourism product development objectives 38 4.
To attract investment, the government is creating the conditions for a sound policy framework for tourism. Implement the tourism promotion policy developed by the government. Tourism office senegalese agency for tourism promotion. Due to these factors tourism worldwide has developed rapidly in the last decades. Through events such as the world festival of negro arts, first held. Former trading post, colonial city, and french imperial capital turned provincial city in the wake of africas independence movements, saintlouis in senegal stands out among the cities of subsaharan africa. Senegal is home to several internationally renowned musicians and artists.
This strategy, named plan for an emerging senegal pes, forms the reference framework for the countrys economic and social policy over the mid and longterm. The tourism sector in west africa has expanded significantly, in terms of international tourist arrivals, receipts and export revenues. Placed under the tutelage of the ministry of tourism and air transports, the senegalese agency for tourism promotion aspt is assigned the mission to. Senegal tourism and enterprise development project english abstract.
Senegal is a treat for seafood lovers fish is the countrys staple and most menus are peppered with oysters, prawns and squid. Measuring sustainable development for post2015 in senegal. Tours senegal is the first travel agency specializing in tourism in senegal. Tourism in senegal open knowledge repository world bank group. Senegal has a booming tourism industry particularly as a european tourist destination, and looks to profit from its shared services sector due to its advanced telecommunications network. Senegal is counting on tourism to contribute to foreign exchange earnings, employment and tax generation, regional development, and to stimulate growth and reduce poverty alleviation. Senegal tourism and enterprise development project. Establish financial and technical partnerships necessary to prop up. To attract investment, the government is creating the conditions for a.
Dakar, senegal at the westernmost point of the african continent, dakar stands as a multicultural, diverse city full of vibrant arts and traditions. Youll also contribute through an internship or research project with a nonprofit organization while you are there. In africa, senegal has great beaches, food, friendly. Establish financial and technical partnerships necessary to prop up initiatives and activities. Since the 1990s, senegal has made an effort to reach beyond visitors from the former colonial power france and is attracting tourists from spain, britain and italy, in part motivated by the example of. Its the implementation of sustainable developments principles as adopted at. The purpose of the tourism development td category is to provide investments in effective and affordable. The number of tourist nights was adjusted in the study to. Joal fadiouth as a cbt case study in senegal comcec. Wider working paper 2016150 senegala service economy in. Some 7,500 direct beneficiaries against 90,000 targeted initially and 571 hectares against 343 initially. Advisor for the tourism development in senegal senegal.
The world bank group has contributed to senegal s development performance in various sectors, including. Furthermore, the tourism industry still has much room for development. Jun 26, 2014 senegal tourism most visitors head to senegal for its beaches, and for good reason. Tourism and local economic development harold goodwin. Msidinternational development in senegal learning abroad. This event was chaired by dr harold goodwin of the international centre for responsible tourism, university of greenwich, and chair of the academic advisory panel of the international tourism. With the full knowledge that tourism is a complex sector with tentacles into a myriad of other economic activities, all. The weakening of the senegalese tourism sector can be explained in several ways. Recommend, no less than 2 top margin and 1 side and bottom margins. Explore senegal holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
Senegal is located in west africa and has a national territory of 196 722 km2. Some 7,500 direct beneficiaries against 90,000 targeted initially and 571 hectares against 343 initially targeted have been protected. The overall contribution of foreign tourists spending in senegal would be closer to 4. The covid19 will probably lead to important losses as travel bans are in the rise. Hdi trends for senegal, congo democratic republic of the and mauritania, 19902018 senegal s 2018 hdi of 0. The west africa agricultural productivity program waapp, a regional project involving countries, has yielded the following results in senegal. Less important are considered to be laws and excessive bureaucracy. In many developing countries, tourism is widely accepted as a way to contibute to economic development, job opportunities and foreign revenues. Senegaal, officially the republic of senegal french. Dakar is a city of extremes, where horsecart drivers chug over swish highways and gleaming suvs squeeze through tiny sand roads.
Enhance the attractiveness of the destination senegal. The petite cote region, is the main resort area, has extraordinary beaches, generally calm sea and bays. Over the decade of the 1990s, africa has experienced a rise in tourist arrivals from 8. More than 500,000 tourists came to senegal last year, according to government statistics. Pincez tous vos koras, frappez les balafons everyone strum your koras, strike the balafons location of senegal dark blue in the african union light blue capital and largest. Senegalese agency for tourism promotion agence senegalaise. The world bank group has contributed to senegals development performance in various sectors, including. The development objective of the tourism and enterprise development project for senegal is to create conditions necessary to increase private investment in tourism in the saly area, and strengthen enterprise development in senegal.
The advantages of tourism and the live examples from different parts of the world encourage countries. Senegal, like many other developing excolonial countries, has in recent decades turned to tourism as a possible alternative source for growth. One of them is the introduction of a paidfor visa, in july 20. Overall, senegal remains a model of democracy in the subsaharan region. Other aspects of senegalese culture have traveled into the larger world as well, most notably senghors espousal of negritudea literary movement that flourished in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s and that emphasized african values and heritage. Once a tiny settlement in the south of the cap vert peninsula, dakar now spreads. Tourism and development policy in the gambia article pdf available in annals of tourism research 203. Apr 29, 2010 senegalese tourism has grown from modest numbers in the 1970s when the first club med opened on the coast. The country enjoys a favourable geographic location, with a major seaport and easy access to european and north american markets.
Senegal tourism and enterprise development project english. North and south of dakar, wide strips of white sand invite swimming and sunbathing, whether in the builtup. The senegalese economy has traditionally revolved around a single cash crop, the peanut. In africa, senegal has great beaches, food, friendly people. Originality the paper presents the results of the first research of this kind on the travel. With the awaited opening of a new airport which is closer to tourist destinations, this might. More than a simple economic approach, underlying this idea is a process to contribute to the development of a country making huge efforts to improve their standard of living. When tourism s environmental, social, and economic and other constraints are addressed, tourism energizes economies.
Residents from various ethnic groups present assorted crafts, foods, jewelry, fabrics and wood and metal goods at bustling markets such as marche sandaga or marche hlm. Fiscal incomes from tourism represent 4,5 to 5% of total internal. All the key national priorities are part of the the emerging senegal plan, which is the senegal flagship economic and social policy that has a time horizon of 2035. The impact of tourism on economic growth and development in. Bordered by mauritania in the north, mali to the east, guinea to the southeast, and guineabissau to the southwest, senegal also. This provides a sound basis for assisting tourist attraction projects that have attracted signific ant financial support and are likely. Travel and tourism in senegal market research report. Hdi trends for senegal, congo democratic republic of the and mauritania, 19902018 senegals 2018 hdi of 0. The government, however, has worked to diversify both cash crops and subsistence agriculture by expanding into commodities such as cotton, garden produce, and sugarcane as well as by promoting nonagricultural sectors.
Senegal has decided to adopt a new development model to speed up its march towards emergence. The senegalese government is aware of the importance of the travel and tourism industry to the development of internal economy. Senegal overview international development, poverty. Consequently, the interest of the tourism sector will often be in conflict with local resource and land use practices. From a relatively small industry at the introduction of the first club med resort in the 1970s, tourism has grown to be an important part of the senegalese economy. Evidently, a good basis exists for establishing senegals sdg roadmap. Tourism development and its impacts in the senegalese petite cote. Explore the complexities created by issues such as the environment, globalization, public health, and social justice.
When tourisms environmental, social, and economic and other constraints are addressed, tourism energizes economies. Human development report 2019 inequalities in human development in the 21st century briefing note for countries on the 2019 human development report senegal introduction the main premise of the human development approach is that expanding peoples freedoms is both the main aim of, and the principal means for sustainable development. The national dish, thieboudienne, marries freshly grilled fish. Senegal is bordered by mauritania in the north, mali to the east, guinea to the southeast, and guineabissau to the southwest. It is a key contributor to gdp and employment, particularly in cabo verde. The stormwater management and climate change adaptation project has allowed senegal to protect populated, floodprone areas. But it is mostly with the senegalese people, welcoming, tolerant and smiling, that you will discover all the wealth of this african country.