Inclusion économique : La DER FJ injecte 500 millions FCFA pour propulser les entrepreneurs issus des Daaras
The General Delegation for Rapid Entrepreneurship for Women and Youth (DER FJ) has reached a new milestone in its social inclusion policy. Within the framework of the Support and Promotion Program for Entrepreneurial Initiatives (PAVIE I), 500 million CFA francs have been allocated to benefit graduates in Arabic language studies, as well as students and graduates of Daaras (Koranic schools). This initiative is being carried out in close collaboration with the Directorate of Religious Affairs.
The official funding handover ceremony took place this Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the DER FJ headquarters. This meeting provided an opportunity to present the institution's inclusion strategy, the conditions for accessing the funds, and a review of the actions already undertaken to support this specific target group, which has long remained outside the traditional financial system.
A historic recognition for Arabic-speaking graduates
Djim Dramé, Director of Religious Affairs, hailed the initiative as historic. For the first time, Arabic-speaking graduates have access to structured funding of this scale. According to him, this event is a symbol of hope that fully aligns with the integration policy championed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko.
The approach adopted is holistic and covers key sectors such as agriculture, livestock farming, crafts, information technology, and tourism. The objective is to enable each entrepreneur to transform their ideas into viable, job-creating projects, thereby promoting the country's linguistic and cultural diversity.
A lever for the Senegal 2050 Vision
The Director General of DER FJ, Aïssatou Mbodj, reiterated that this initiative is part of the National Transformation Agenda, Vision Senegal 2050. This strategic framework focuses on developing human capital and reducing inequalities. She specified that this commitment of 500 million FCFA supplements an initial allocation of 200 million FCFA already granted to this category of economic actors.
To remove obstacles to investment, the DER FJ introduced exceptional measures. These included eliminating the age limit for men over 40 and applying a 0% interest rate. By December 2025, the first results were already visible, with over 36 million FCFA granted to 30 beneficiaries, generating approximately 50 direct jobs across Senegal.
A challenge of parity to be met
Despite these advances, Aïssatou Mbodj highlighted a significant gender imbalance, noting that 94% of funding was allocated to men compared to only 6% for women. The Director General called for a readjustment of strategies to better integrate women with Arabic language degrees and those involved in teaching at Daaras (Koranic schools).
In conclusion, the head of DER FJ urged the beneficiaries to strictly adhere to their repayment commitments. She reiterated that entrepreneurship is an act of responsibility towards the nation. Through this initiative, DER FJ reaffirms its commitment to making Arabic-speaking graduates true drivers of Senegal's economic and social transformation.
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