• Senegal launches operational phase of its New Deal Technologique to accelerate digital transformation of government and economy.

• Authorities plan CFA1,100 billion ($1.95 billion) in investments under Vision 2050, including connectivity, data centers and sovereign cloud.

• Flagship platforms aim to centralize public services, streamline payments and expand access for citizens and the diaspora.

The Senegalese government launched, on Tuesday, March 23, the flagship projects of the New Deal Technologique. This launch marks the transition to the operational phase of a strategy designed to accelerate the digital transformation of public administration and the broader economy. One year after announcing the initiative, authorities are now focusing on deploying digital platforms and infrastructure to modernize public services, strengthen digital sovereignty and improve citizens’ access to government services.

A one-stop shop to streamline public services

Among the flagship initiatives, the “e-Senegal” platform acts as a one-stop shop that allows citizens and businesses to access administrative procedures online. The government aims to centralize public services through a single entry point in order to reduce processing times, limit travel and improve transparency.

In parallel, the “e-Consulat” solution targets the diaspora by providing digital access to consular services. Meanwhile, the “SenTrésor” platform introduces a unified electronic payment system for public fees, including taxes, customs duties and local government services.

These tools rely on a national interoperability platform that enables real-time data exchange between administrations. This system follows the “once only” principle, which requires users to submit their data only once and prevents repeated requests for the same information.

Stronger governance to avoid fragmentation

The rollout of these projects includes a restructuring of digital governance. The government established the Digital Governance Committee (GouvNum) in March 2025 to coordinate state-led digital initiatives and ensure policy coherence.

This approach aims to address inefficiencies linked to the proliferation of uncoordinated projects across ministries. At the same time, the National Digital Council, composed of sector experts, provides advisory support to guide strategic decisions and anticipate technological shifts.

Connectivity and innovation at the core of the strategy

The program forms part of the Vision Sénégal 2050, which outlines an investment portfolio of CFA 1,100 billion ($1.95 billion) over 2025–2034. The plan also includes a digital inclusion component that aims to connect more than one million people in underserved areas and reduce geographic disparities in internet access.

The government is investing in sovereign infrastructure, including the deployment of data centers in Diamniadio and Orana. Authorities also plan to increase national bandwidth from 600 Mbps to 20 Gbps. In addition, the state is developing a sovereign cloud to host sensitive public data locally, as cybersecurity becomes a strategic priority.

At the same time, the Start-up Act, now in the implementation phase, aims to structure the entrepreneurial ecosystem by facilitating funding and support for innovative startups.

A structural transformation of public action

Beyond digital tools, authorities present the initiative as a deep transformation of how the state operates. The government aims to move from a fragmented administration to an integrated system that centers on users and leverages data.

With this deployment phase, Senegal seeks to build a coherent digital ecosystem that supports public sector performance and drives a competitive digital economy.

This article was initially published in French by Samira Njoya

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum