Senegal - Senegal Virtual University Support Project

The Senegal Virtual University Support Project (UVS) aims to promote the equitable access of young GCE ‘A’ Level holders of both sexes to higher education in Senegal and foster their professional integration. The UVS technology-based approach rests on the intensive use of ICTs. The five (5) Open Digital Spaces (ENO) planned in this phase will make it possible to reach youth in the Dakar suburbs, Saint Louis, Thiès, Kaolack and Ziguinchor. Scheduled to span three years, this project will help to establish a technological platform (UVS head office and five ENOs), continue the design of training modules and train trainers. Its total cost is UA 4.48 million. Project support measures will enable 5,000 students to have laptop computers through the “one student, one PC” programme. Student’s access to the Internet will be facilitated by conventions with private telecommunication service providers and the State’s Computer Technology Agency (ADIE).