Sénégal face au regard du monde : Le discours qu’il faut selon le professeur Chérif Salif Sy
Invited to the "Sunday Jury" on iRadio, Professor Chérif Salif Sy, economist-researcher and former advisor to the President of the Republic, discussed Senegal's positioning in an international context marked by the realignment of power relations. "Senegal is now being observed far beyond its regional space," he stated, emphasizing that oil and gas discoveries have increased the attention paid to the country, but also the level of demands from its partners.
Faced with the rise of Pan-Africanist rhetoric among some young people, Professor Sy urges clear-sightedness. “Anger may be understandable, but the world doesn't judge a state by its slogans. It judges it by its ability to honor its commitments,” he insists. According to him, the external perspective rests on three essential criteria: energy security, the quality of governance, and the existence of a long-term strategic vision. “Investors first look at whether a country knows where it's going and whether it's capable of staying there,” he emphasizes. For Chérif Salif Sy, a country's international credibility is built over time. “The state's signature is not a political slogan. It's a legal, economic, and moral commitment,” he reminds us. In a world where the economy is now deeply politicized, governance has become a central determinant of international trust. “Today, governance is as important as financial solvency,” the economist underlines.
Political power and emancipated citizenry
Addressing the relationship between rulers and the ruled, Professor Sy points to a persistent contradiction. “Governments are often afraid of the empowered citizen, yet it is precisely this citizen who guarantees sound governance,” he observes. Exercising power, according to him, sometimes implies relinquishing certain forms of control. “Leading a state is not about controlling everything; it is about accepting the complexity of the real state and relying on existing expertise,” he explains. In a multipolar world undergoing transformation, Senegal still has some strategic leeway. But this is fragile. “Natural resources are not enough. Without massive investment in agriculture, industry, and especially human capital, they can become an illusion,” he warns.
According to the professor, only a long-term vision, supported by credible governance, will allow Senegal to transform its potential into sustainable development. "A state's credibility cannot be decreed; it must be built," concludes Chérif Salif Sy.
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