From August 4 to 8, 2026, Ousmane Diagana, Vice President of the World Bank for West and Central Africa, will undertake an official visit to Dakar. This mission aims to deepen the strategic partnership between the World Bank Group and Senegal, aligning with the country’s core development priorities.

During his stay, Diagana will engage in high-level discussions with Senegalese authorities to assess progress on key cooperation areas between the nation and the World Bank. These conversations will focus on the country’s economic and social priorities, existing projects funded by the World Bank, and ways to further support Senegal’s public policies.

The delegation will also hold exchanges with representatives from the private sector, technical partners, and development stakeholders to explore collaborative opportunities.

Strengthening a long-standing strategic partnership

The World Bank Group stands as one of Senegal’s foremost development partners, providing financial and technical support across multiple critical sectors:

• Infrastructure development
• Education enhancement
• Healthcare improvement
• Agricultural modernization
• Social protection systems
• Energy access initiatives
• Economic governance reforms
• Private sector growth

These interventions are designed to foster more inclusive growth, reduce poverty, and bolster the country’s economic resilience.

Key projects under review during the visit

The visit will include an evaluation of ongoing projects and an exploration of potential new funding opportunities. Discussions will also address reforms aimed at improving the business environment, attracting private investment, and generating employment—particularly for youth and women.

Aligning cooperation with national priorities

For years, the World Bank has supported Senegal in implementing large-scale programs to accelerate economic and social development. The institution’s initiatives include expanding electricity access, upgrading road networks, enhancing human capital, building climate resilience, and modernizing public administration. These areas remain central to the collaboration between Dakar and the World Bank.

Key takeaways from the mission

• Ousmane Diagana’s official visit to Senegal is scheduled for August 4–8, 2026.
• The mission seeks to reinforce the strategic partnership between the World Bank and Senegal.
• Meetings will be held with authorities, the private sector, and development partners.
• Discussions will cover ongoing projects, future investments, and the country’s economic priorities.