Crise aiguë dans le BTP : Un cadre de concertation mis en place, des pistes de solutions identifiées
The Senegalese construction sector is going through a difficult period. On the brink of collapse, largely due to the state's debt to companies in the sector and the abrupt halt of construction projects, the industry urgently needs a boost to construction activity. Faced with this situation, stakeholders in the sector are mobilizing. A framework for consultation and collective reflection has been established.
“The ambition of this dialogue is clear: to unite the sector’s driving forces around a common goal, to revitalize the construction industry, restore confidence, and relaunch the momentum of work,” says Alé Diouf, coordinator of the initiative. The civil engineer acknowledges that the situation is indeed demanding. However, he emphasizes that it also offers an opportunity: to rethink their practices, strengthen their solidarity, and innovate.
“The mobilization we are launching is, yes, a reaction to the crisis. But we want it to become more than a reaction: a collective drive towards a stronger, more resilient, more sustainable construction industry. This will require public policies and, above all, a shared awareness starting today. We want concrete results. We are talking about facts. We need proposals for pragmatic solutions, because the seriousness of the situation demands short-term action,” he stated during a meeting of industry stakeholders on Saturday.
The initiators want to spark a new spirit of cooperation between all links in the construction industry chain and make dialogue and consultation the foundations on which they intend to rebuild a solid and prosperous sector.
To begin resolving the crisis, the engineer and his colleagues have listed possible solutions. Among them is "a strategy for the gradual, but guaranteed, repayment" of public debts owed to construction companies. "This clear commitment would restore confidence in the sector," the coordinator asserts.
The other solution that Mr. Diouf and his colleagues are proposing is a "temporary tax break." This would support the resumption of construction projects, allowing companies to bid on new tenders with a reduced tax burden. Their list of solutions also includes a "coordinated relaunch of public and private investment," based on continuity, transparency, and prioritizing local businesses.
They also mention a "streamlining of banking procedures" by enabling banks to address the cash flow concerns of construction sector clients due to unpaid contracts. This could be achieved by temporarily suspending loan repayments, deferring the enforcement of guarantees, or halting the accumulation of interest for a negotiated period.
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