The communiqué of the council of ministers of Wednesday, November 28, 2018

President Macky SALL convened the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 10 am at the Palace of the Republic.

Beginning its communication around the preservation of the coast and the intensification of the implementation of the national strategy to fight against coastal erosion, the Head of State reaffirms his solidarity and support to the people of Cayar and Saint – Louis, victims of the effects of the swell.

In this context, the President of the Republic asks the Government to identify, with precision, the losses observed and to provide the usual assistance to the populations and fishermen affected.

In addition, the Head of State reminds the Government of the urgency to accelerate the implementation of the national strategy to fight against coastal erosion in accordance with its directives on the safeguarding and management of vulnerable coastal zones in particular St. Louis, Dakar, Bargny Cayar, Saly Portudal, Popenguine and Ziguinchor. As such, it is necessary to intensify the finalization of all technical studies, the mobilization of resources and the rapid execution of projects financed by the State with the assistance of the World Bank and the French Development Agency.

Moreover, in view of the worrying situation in Saint-Louis, the President of the Republic asks the Prime Minister to hold an interministerial Council with all stakeholders, in order to reinforce preventive measures and sustainable responses to preserve neighborhoods. , villages and localities exposed.

Appreciating Senegal's participation in the 24^th United Nations Conference on Climate Change, the Head of State invites the Government to give special priority to the optimal management of the climate problem in Senegal's sustainable economic and social development and to take all necessary steps to a quality participation of Senegal.

Continuing its communication around the reconstruction and modernization of the markets, the President of the Republic welcomes the encouraging progress noted in the realization of the new market of last generation of Thiaroye station, integrated in the project of the TER, which will allow the traders, d operate in excellent conditions of safety, functionality and the best customer service.

Thus, in view of this momentum of renewal of the commercial urban planning policy, the Head of State invites the Government to hasten, in relation with the municipalities concerned, the reconstruction of the markets of Pikine, Kaolack, Tilène in Ziguinchor , Diourbel and Sandaga.

Addressing the availability of foodstuffs and essential goods and price stability, the President of the Republic indicates to the Government the imperative to fight effectively, throughout the national territory, against any speculation and to ensure the regular supply and correct markets, including the availability of local rice and cereal production.

In addition, mentioning the support and solidarity with people with disabilities, on the occasion of the celebration on December 3, the International Day of Disabled People, the Head of State reminds the Government of the primordial place that it gives them in its policy of social protection and social inclusion.

In this regard, the President of the Republic reminds the Government of the imperative to ensure scrupulous respect for the fundamental rights of persons with disabilities, who must play a greater role in national development, through better socio-economic integration, and to take into account priority in the formation and the distribution of the financing and support of the DER of our compatriots living in the villages of social reclassification.

The Head of State concluded his communication by monitoring cooperation and partnerships and his diplomatic agenda.

The Prime Minister focused his communication on the valorization and marketing of local products before reporting on the coordination of government activities.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad has reviewed the sub regional, African and international situation.

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development reported on the preparation of the peanut marketing campaign, focusing on the funding strategy and the iterative M & E framework.

The Minister of Higher Education and Research reported on the meeting of the Steering Committee of the French-Senegalese Campus.

The Minister of Youth and Citizen Construction informed Council members about the project of a multifunctional digital platform focusing on employability, entrepreneurship and civic engagement through innovation.

Under the laws and regulations the Council has examined and adopted :

• the bill authorizing the President of the Republic to ratify the Agreement Establishing the Continental Free Trade Area in Africa (ZLECA), adopted in Kigali on 21 March 2018The Secretary General of the Government