Senegal’s DER/FJ plans 72.5 million CFA francs for 725 in Saint-Louis
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Seneweb
Senegal’s General Delegation for the Rapid Entrepreneurship of Women and Youth (DER/FJ) plans to provide 72.5 million CFA francs to 29 groups, representing 725 beneficiaries in Saint-Louis. The initiative is part of a tour aimed at improving women’s and young people’s access to funding, general delegate Abdoulaye Niane told Seneweb.
The General Delegation for the Rapid Entrepreneurship of Women and Youth (DER/FJ) plans to provide 72.5 million CFA francs for 725 beneficiaries organised into 29 groups in Saint-Louis, according to its general delegate, Abdoulaye Niane, cited by Seneweb. The announcement was made during a stop on the national tour to raise awareness, register beneficiaries and provide funding, on Tuesday.
The DER/FJ aims in particular to promote its BE YES and Nano Credit schemes and facilitate women’s and young people’s access to funding. In Saint-Louis, its work is also to target fishing, the processing of fishery products, fish marketing and agriculture, Abdoulaye Niane said.
The general delegate also mentioned discussions with oil companies operating off the coast of Saint-Louis. He hopes funds can be mobilised in the coming weeks or months for communities affected by oil and gas extraction, according to Seneweb.
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