Senegal - Digital Technology Park Project — Senegal

Overview

The present intervention relates to the Digital Technology Park Project. It involves the development of 25 hectares. A further 75 hectares is also available for further expansion of the Park by the private sector. By creating now a sound IT foundation, the Government will attract multinationals and companies to relocate their activities to the new urban center developing around Diamniadio, Diass, Sebikotane and Lake Rose. The project should host an incubation center that will help start-ups to develop their business skills and management efficiencies and attract multinational companies to invest in promoting ideas. The indirect economic benefits of the technology park will include improved status of Senegal as an ICT investment destination, increased growth of the ICT sector that will have spillover effect in the design of applications and services for government and the citizens at large. The project has four main components, namely: (i) construction and equipment of ICT Services facilities; (ii) construction and equipment of Administrative building and facilities; (iii) institutional support and capacity building; and (iv) project management.