UN programs in Senegal exceed job goals despite recent slowdown
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The United Nations system in Senegal created over 37,000 jobs through its programs, surpassing its initial goal of 30,000 by 2028.
The UN’s annual report for 2025 showed these gains in economic opportunity benefited young people, women, and people with disabilities. However, job creation slowed significantly in 2025, with only 2,593 new positions compared to 34,645 in 2024. Delays in implementing multi-functional platforms, cash flow issues, and challenging weather conditions caused this recent decrease.
Alongside employment, the UN supported the development of 24 local value chains out of a planned 31, helping producers reach better markets and increase incomes. The organization also assisted 1,180 small and medium-sized enterprises in adopting innovations in food processing and brought 106 cooperative companies into operation. Looking ahead to 2026, the UN plans to focus on agro-solar clusters and multi-functional platforms to further promote decent green jobs and support entrepreneurship, especially among young women.
