Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has directed key ministers overseeing the Environment, Tourism, Economy, Planning, Cooperation, Finance, and Budget portfolios to implement decisive measures for revitalizing the management of Senegal’s natural heritage.
The government, in close coordination with the Conseil d’Orientation Stratégique pour l’Investissement au Sénégal (COSIVRA), aims to establish a cutting-edge and sustainable framework for the operation of national parks and major ecological sites nationwide. At the heart of this strategic shift lies the leveraging of public-private partnerships (PPPs) to harmonize biodiversity conservation with economic growth.
Parks and reserves targeted for modernization
The directive zeroes in on some of Senegal’s most prized and ecologically vital sites. Among the flagship projects are the Niokolo-Koba National Park, Djoudj National Bird Park, Saloum Delta, along with urban reserves such as the Technopole of Dakar and Lac Rose.
By entrusting the development and enhancement of these areas to private operators—while maintaining strict state oversight—the administration seeks to attract transformative investments, upgrade visitor facilities, and unlock new revenue streams. The overarching goal remains the rigorous protection of these classified spaces without compromising their economic potential.
