Senegal - Cities Modernisation Programme – Phase 1 (Promovilles-1)

Phase I of the Cities Modernisation Programme (PROMOVILLES) will entail providing regional capitals with infrastructure, building the capacity of local councils and laying the foundation for better control of municipal taxation such that councils can play their expected role in economic growth and improvement of the living conditions of the citizenry. The Bank’s involvement in this programme will be a continuation of the assistance provided through the Local Development Reform Support Programme - Phase I (PARDL-I). The duration of implementation of the programme is 4 years and its total cost, net of taxes and customs duties (NTCD), including physical and financial contingencies, is estimated at UA 108.51 million, or EUR 135.70 million. Programme implementation is expected to yield: (i) an improvement in the transport and living conditions of PA communities; (ii) enhancement of the technical capacity and financial resources of the municipalities; (iii) an improvement in working conditions for at least 130 women's groups; and (iv) improved employability for 1500 youths in the construction sector, with at least 20% being women.