Institutional Support for Democratic Governance
Sénégal · Union Européenne
As part of the Decentralization and Local Governance Support Program (PADGL), ICE-FRANCE provided technical assistance to Senegalese authorities to strengthen governance capacities at the local level. The project covered three administrative regions: Dakar, Thiès, and Saint-Louis, impacting a population of over 2.5 million inhabitants.
The interventions focused on four main areas: (1) strengthening the technical skills of elected officials and municipal agents in planning and budget management; (2) supporting the establishment of mechanisms for citizen participation and accountability; (3) developing monitoring and evaluation tools adapted to the local context; (4) improving transparency in the management of local public finances.
ICE-FRANCE mobilized a team of 8 long-term resident experts and about twenty short-term experts, including specialists in public law, budget management, social engineering, and local development. Strategic partnerships were established with local government associations (AMS, UAEL) and training institutions (ENAM, PFEF).
The program contributed to the revision of 28 municipal development plans, training of 450 agents and elected officials, and the establishment of 36 participatory monitoring committees.
Objectives
- →Strengthen the planning and management capacities of local authorities
- →Improve transparency and accountability in local governance
- →Promote citizen participation in decision-making processes
- →Consolidate monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for local public policies
Results
- ✓28 revised and validated municipal development plans
- ✓450 elected officials and municipal agents trained
- ✓36 participatory monitoring committees established
- ✓12 citizen accountability tools deployed