BTP au Sénégal : Diomaye Faye annonce la relance par l’investissement public et l’assainissement du secteur
Faced with growing concerns among construction and public works (BTP) stakeholders, threatened by the slowdown in activity and cash flow difficulties, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sought to reassure them. Speaking to the press, he acknowledged the challenging situation, while asserting that the sector is already beginning to recover.
“There has been a slowdown, but we are recovering,” he declared, framing his remarks within a perspective of gradual recovery. At the heart of this strategy is a clear commitment to cleaning up practices and restoring the sector's credibility. The head of state particularly emphasized the fight against the abuses that have long plagued the construction industry: overbilling in public contracts, unfinished projects, and chronic delays in delivery. “We are fighting against overbilling, unfinished contracts, and delays in execution,” he reiterated, laying the groundwork for more rigorous governance.
In this context, coastal management was also mentioned as a strategic focus, in a "virtuous dynamic" aimed at better regulating development and preserving resources.
But beyond sanitation, economic recovery is the central issue. The president announced an anticipated return of public investment, presented as the main driver of the sector's revitalization. "This year will be the year of the return of public investment," he asserted. This direction should translate into the resumption of several stalled construction projects, thus offering new opportunities for construction companies. The government also intends to play a supporting role for the private sector, in order to stimulate activity and revive orders.
The situation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction sector, which are particularly vulnerable, was a central concern. Many of them are facing difficulties related to the non-payment of their invoices. On this point, Bassirou Diomaye Faye mentioned the implementation of mechanisms to facilitate access to financial resources, enabling them to meet their obligations and revive their activities. The president also emphasized the need to mobilize concessional financing: low-interest, long-term loans, considered essential for sustainably supporting the sector in a challenging economic climate. Finally, the recovery of the construction sector is closely linked to the broader issue of purchasing power and employment.
The head of state recalled the efforts undertaken in terms of recruitment in the civil service, indirectly contributing to supporting demand and economic activity.
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