Senegal to Build Special Economic Zone in Louga Region
The Senegalese government plans to construct a special economic zone in the Louga region, located in the north, as part of the implementation of the national industrial development strategy, announced Minister of Industry and Commerce, Serigne Guèye Diop, last week.
Ambitious Goals for Industrial Development
The country aims to increase the number of its special economic zones from 5 to 45, with the objective of developing the industrial sector and transforming the structure of its economy.
Details of the Louga Special Economic Zone
The Louga special economic zone will span 50 hectares, and the 45 zones are expected to generate approximately 3 million jobs in the long term.
Current Special Economic Zones in Senegal
Senegal currently has five special economic zones, located in the following regions:
- Diass (718 hectares)
- Diamniadio (53 hectares)
- Sandiara (100 hectares)
- Bargny-Sendou (100 hectares)
- Bélé-Kidira (1,000 hectares)
