Publication date: 2016, September
Author: Power Africa
Description: The Government of Senegal has made power sector development a key component of its Plan Sénégal Emergent, which aims to make Senegal an emerging economy by 2035. The country’s ability to achieve this ambitious goal depends in large part on tackling key challenges including moving away from dependence on imported fossil fuels, ensuring affordability, and expanding electricity access – particularly in rural areas.