Senegal country strategic plan (2025–2029)

CSP approved at EB November 2024 session

A stable and mature democracy, Senegal has seen sustained growth in its gross domestic product over the past decade and is set to graduate from the category of least developed country to that of lower-middle income in 2027. Despite this, the country has struggled to reduce inequality and substantially lift its rural poor out of poverty. Senegal is highly exposed to climate risks and remains dependent on international commodities to feed its population. Malnutrition is a significant public health concern, with certain indicators either stagnating or worsening, in particular as a result of recent multiple external crises that have led to unprecedented levels of inflation from 2020 onwards. 

In line with national priorities, WFP proposes a gradual shift in its operations in Senegal with the aim of accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. WFP will consolidate its experience of more than five decades and its extensive field presence into a concrete, evidencebased value proposition to support the Government of Senegal in achieving zero hunger. Senegal is committed to delivering inclusive economic growth, which will benefit its growing population of young people and the millions of women in informal or unremunerated work, thereby reducing inequality and investing in human capital. Senegal is further committed to addressing climate change by adapting its agriculture sector and mitigating risk, as part of its drive to achieve food sovereignty. As a recognized leader in school feeding and malnutrition prevention and treatment, WFP will gradually reduce the number of people that it serves directly as it invests in capacity strengthening and offers targeted technical assistance to enhance national policies, social protection and nutrition-sensitive safety nets. WFP’s Rural Resilience Initiative will be promoted as a model for sustainable and climate-smart agriculture with the potential to reduce food insecurity and build resilience in rural communities throughout Senegal. 

The 2025–2029 country strategic plan is designed around four interconnected outcomes: 

➢ Outcome 1: Crisis-affected populations in targeted areas meet their urgent food and nutrition needs before, during and after shocks. 

➢ Outcome 2: Populations at risk of malnutrition and school-aged children in targeted areas have improved nutrition status, contributing to strengthened human capital by 2029. 

➢ Outcome 3: Communities, individuals and food system actors in targeted areas vulnerable to shocks and stressors benefit from ecosystem restoration, resilient livelihoods, improved diets and more sustainable food systems by 2029. 

➢ Outcome 4: National systems and institutions have strengthened capacity to integrate food security, nutrition and resilience in national policies and achieve zero hunger, reduce climate vulnerability and further develop Senegal’s human capital by 2029. 

WFP will build a body of evidence to support the proposed shift and strengthen existing partnerships while building new alliances with stakeholders – from the private sector to development partners. WFP will coordinate and collaborate with other United Nations entities throughout the duration of the country strategic plan, building on each agency’s strengths to provide a range of holistic services and assistance that is effective and impactful. Protection, gender equality and women’s empowerment, disability inclusion, nutrition and accountability to affected populations will be mainstreamed across WFP interventions. WFP is committed to reducing gender inequality through innovative and gender-transformative programming, including through financial inclusion and the development of new opportunities for women along the food value chain.