Senegal

In 2024, bilateral cooperation with Senegal was characterised by the smooth implementation of the activities of the 4th Indicative Cooperation Programme (ICP). In this context, it should be noted that the bilateral programmes implemented by LuxDev in the sectors of health and vocational training have been extended until the end of December 2025. These programmes have also received an additional budget allocation to help secure the attainment of the desired results.

Implementation of the Team Europe Initiative (TEI) in Senegal continued as planned. Luxembourg plays a lead role in this initiative, which brings together several European partners (the European Union, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Switzerland) working on training and professional integration in sports-related professions. This thematic focus aligns with the organisation of the Youth Olympic Games in 2026, to be hosted by Senegal.

In addition, 2024 marked the completion of the formulation process for the bilateral programmes of the 5th ICP, with an indicative financial envelope of €154 million and covering a period of seven years. The launch of the programmes under the 5th ICP awaits the conclusion of two developments: the revision of the general cooperation agreement and the conclusion of a dialogue with the Senegalese authorities on a dispute resolution mechanism, particularly in light of the evolving human rights situation.

As regards humanitarian assistance in Senegal, Luxembourg has committed €2 million in support of school feeding programmes in Senegal, in accordance with the strategic partnership framework (2022-2025) with the WFP.

In 2024, nine Luxembourg NGOs (Frères des Hommes, Guiden a Scouten fir eng Welt, Handicap International, CMS, PADEM, SOS Villages d’Enfants Monde, SANA, Chaîne de l’Espoir Luxembourg and SOS Sahel) have implemented development projects in Senegal in various areas such as basic social services, health and sanitation, education and vocational training, agricultural development, women’s equality and democratic participation. For the 2022-2028 period, the MFA contribution (80% co-financing) to NGO projects currently planned amounts to €11.3 million.