The Minister has announced an increase of 5.5 billion FCFA in the allocation funds dedicated to decentralisation and the equipping of territorial authorities, despite a difficult economic context. This decision, which demonstrates the commitment of the Senegalese State to decentralisation, will improve the resources allocated to the communes and departments through a strengthened distribution. “We have seen an increase of 5.5 billion FCFA, and the State of Senegal is obliged to respect this commitment, even in this difficult year”, a déclaré le ministre.. He also referred to future reforms to strengthen local taxation and the financing of local authorities.
Increase in the funds for decentralisation: The Minister of Local Government announces an increase of 5.5 billion fcfa
