SENEGAL-COLLECTIVITES-DEVELOPPEMENT-STRATEGIE / A Forum to popularize and implement the Ndiédieng Development Plan

On Saturday, Balla Moussa Fofana, Minister of Urban Planning, Territorial Collectivities and Regional Development, launched the work of the forum for the popularization and implementation of the Communal Development Plan (PDC) of Ndiédieng, in the Kaolack region (center).

This plan, a strategic document resulting from a participative and inclusive approach, is a tool that translates the vision and aspirations of the population into concrete projects aimed at improving their conditions. It responds to good territorial governance, ensuring efficient, pragmatic and coherent management of the commune's affairs", noted Mr. Fofana.

The Ndédieng forum is a "decisive step" in the municipal team's commitment to the commune's development, the minister added. the minister, in the presence of the sub-prefect, Abdoulaye Diop, the commune's mayor, Abdou Aziz Mbodj, local councillors and other local players.

This platform for exchange and mobilization will enable us to move from vision to action. It's not just a question of presenting a PDC, but of creating a real momentum of partnerships to ensure its rapid and effective implementation", he pointed out.

The Minister of Urban Planning, Territorial Collectivities and Regional Development says he needs partners who are both bold and ready to invest in "concrete projects" that will have a "significant impact" on the lives of local populations.

Together, we will transform challenges into opportunities and make this commune a model of local development", he assures us.

I am absolutely convinced that the development of a territory cannot be achieved without a participatory and inclusive approach, in which every voice counts", he said, adding that synergy between the State and local authorities, local authorities, local authorities and local authorities is essential.He added that synergy between the State and local authorities, civil society organizations, the private sector and development partners was essential to ensure the success of actions.

He pointed out that the Ndédieng communal development plan is part of the government's drive for decentralization and sustainable, equitable territorial development, and represents an ambitious roadmap for the coming years.

The plan focuses on four priorities closely linked to the axes of the national development strategy (SND) for 2050. These priorities, which respond to the specific challenges of our local authorities, are the promotion of an inclusive and competitive local economy based on the development of growth sectors," he said.

The development of human capital through the provision of adequate social services, controlled urbanization in a living environment conducive to sustainable development, and the promotion of equitable territorial governance are the other strategic axes of the plan.

Balla Moussa Fofana added: "This PDC, through its concerted implementation, will be able to achieve the objectives set and thus reach the development opportunities and targets, both economic and social.

The Minister reiterated the government's commitment to supporting local authorities in implementing their development plans and correcting territorial inequalities.

Source: aps.sn/