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Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko outlines new agricultural policy for Senegal at FIARA
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During his visit to the International Fair of Agriculture and Animal Resources FIARA at CICES, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko articulated the government's ambitions for transforming Senegal's agricultural sector. He emphasized agriculture's strategic role in public policy and the need for a profound reevaluation of the sector's direction. Sonko noted past strategic hesitations by former leaders, stating that previous programs often overlooked producers' concerns. He announced the ongoing development of a new national agricultural policy focused on food sovereignty and securing supplies to reduce external dependence and vulnerability to exogenous shocks. This comprehensive reform will address all agricultural issues, including production, land access, subsidies, financing, and commercialization, aiming to strengthen the national agricultural system's resilience. Sonko highlighted that beyond food sovereignty, agriculture generates numerous derivative products and industries, suggesting that these reforms could profoundly impact the national economy and foster industrial transformation. He stressed the importance of reducing import reliance to achieve true sovereignty and advocated for an endogenous economy where a significant portion of economic growth remains within Senegal, rather than being largely externalized.
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