Senegal inaugurates World Bank Group's Regional headquarters in Dakar
Date: 2025-05-09
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has inaugurated the World Bank Group's new regional headquarters for West and Central Africa in Dakar, marking a significant milestone in the institution's commitment to localized development solutions. The state-of-the-art facility consolidates all regional operations under one roof, enhancing operational efficiency and reinforcing proximity to regional challenges and opportunities.
In his
inaugural address, President Faye stressed the alignment between the World
Bank's renewed strategic focus and Senegal's Vision 2050 framework, which
prioritizes national sovereignty, social justice, and inclusive prosperity. "This
headquarters symbolizes our shared ambition to place people at the center of
development policies," he stated, highlighting collaborative
priorities such as agricultural transformation, youth employment, energy
access, and digital infrastructure.
The event
underscored Senegal's reforms to improve investment climates and job creation,
with the President noting the country's role in advancing a revitalized
multilateral system.
The World
Bank's reinforced regional presence is expected to accelerate project
implementation across 22 countries, leveraging Dakar's strategic position as a
hub for pan-African development dialogue.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
