Main tendue et souveraineté : Les contradictions du Sénégal se révèlent au grand jour à la COP11
Senegal, often lauded as a bastion of African sovereignty, spearheaded a surprising initiative at the Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). Acting as the voice of the African bloc, Dakar submitted a draft decision (document FCTC/COP11/P/CONF./7) aimed at creating new external financing mechanisms to support tobacco control policies in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs).
The Enigma of the Sovereignist "Outstretched Hand"
This approach, dubbed the "outstretched hand" initiative, stands out and creates a certain paradox among observers. Senegal has historically been a staunch defender of the primacy of national choice and regulatory autonomy, as evidenced by its often firm stances during negotiations with institutions like the IMF.
"It's a notable contrast," confides a diplomat, who questions the consistency of this new position at the forefront of demanding more international funds.
Some experts fear that this call for increased financial dependence could undermine Senegal's image as a champion of self-reliance, at a time when many African states are actively seeking to reduce their dependence on traditional donors.
Originally scheduled for immediate discussion, the examination of the proposal was diplomatically postponed until Saturday, November 22. This postponement, due in part to substantial reservations from certain Parties who felt the project exceeded the COP's mandate, prolongs the latent North-South tension over the issue of financing.
The PRFIs, led by Senegal, are demanding more structured financial support. For their part, industrialized countries advocate optimizing existing resources before considering the creation of new mechanisms.
Saturday's session promises to be decisive. It will not only highlight the Parties' commitment to the implementation of the FCTC, but it will also force Senegal to navigate a delicate strategic debate, confronting its regional leadership with its claimed sovereign stance.
Commentaires (7)
avec le nullard envoyé la`-bas, on en attendait pas plus, lamentable.
Ces gens ne rendent pas service au Sénégal et au 1er Ministre.
Le système est toujours en place
Nos gouvernants doivent apprendre à ne pas faire dépendre notre survie de la bonne ´ volonté de parties tierces.
Demande t on un fond à des étrangers pour la santé de ses enfants?!
Djiko Sénégalais ! Niaan rek 🤣
Je me demande pourquoi ça !!! Et pourquoi le Sénégal se porte volontaire pour une telle demande au nom des pays africains.
C’est pas nous c’est pas notre peuple!! Patriote et souverain
Il faut savoir raison garder
C'est normal, C'est un Ministre de Diomaye, pas de Sonko.
Waaaa! Li moye lanati!!
Louy COP11 —- Ani Ass Awalé ?
Participer à la Discussion