Foncier : la proposition de loi qui relance le débat sur la souveraineté
In Dakar, rapid urban growth and real estate speculation are creating a land market that is increasingly inaccessible to local households. The sprawl of residential areas and the proliferation of projects aimed at foreign investors reveal a growing imbalance between access to land and market forces. In this context, the issue of land sovereignty has emerged as a crucial political and economic challenge for the capital and its surrounding areas.
The bill introduced in the National Assembly by MP Tahirou Sarr highlights this issue. It aims to restrict land acquisition to Senegalese citizens only, in response to the expansion of foreign ownership in urban and rural areas. This initiative reflects a desire to reaffirm the State's role in land management, viewing it not only as an economic asset but also as a strategic resource for the country's future.
Gated communities, concentrated around Dakar and its suburbs, symbolize private appropriation that largely escapes urban planning regulations. Their progressive privatization reduces the room for maneuver of local authorities and complicates the implementation of housing policies accessible to the most vulnerable populations. Access to land thus becomes a determining factor in social inclusion and territorial equity.
This situation also raises questions about the state's ability to effectively regulate a market where financial interests, often transnational, take precedence over the public interest. Land sovereignty then emerges as a crucial lever for guaranteeing food security, sustainable housing, and the continuity of public services in densely populated areas.
Finally, the debate surrounding this bill illustrates the structuring role of land in national and local governance. It is not simply a matter of controlling plots of land, but of preserving a balance between urban development, the protection of populations, and the responsible management of resources for future generations.
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