Digital Transformation Center Senegal

At a glance

The Senegalese government has developed various strategies to initiate digital transformation, aiming to extend the benefits to rural and disadvantaged populations. While Senegal’s digital ecosystem is still young, it is considered one of the most dynamic in the region. 39 per cent of the Senegalese population aged 18 to 64 start or run a small or micro enterprise. Digitalisation is given high political priority in Senegal, partly because the digital sector is seen as an opportunity to combat youth unemployment.

However, despite the potential social and economic benefits for the population, digitalisation implementation remains slow. The state plays a crucial role as coordinator. Additionally, Senegal’s digital strategy lacks green approaches for the “Twin Transition”—the simultaneous digital and ecological transformation. Senegal is not fully utilising the potential for inclusive and green digital transformation due to competency gaps in public institutions. Major barriers also exist in unequal access to the internet and digital services, particularly affecting rural populations and women.

Our approach

The Digital Transformation Center Senegal addresses these challenges to ensure sustainable and human-centered development, enabling self-determined digital transformation. The Digital Transformation Center Senegal ensures complementarity of digital measures and serves as a point of contact for political partners and Senegal’s digital ecosystem. The center’s work focuses on: