A scoping mission to Dakar, Senegal assessed prospects for UNDESA and UNDP to help develop capacities in integrated methodologies that support evidence-based sustainable development policies. The mission included meetings with the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Finance, Economy and Planning at various levels, the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, the Ministry of Agriculture, the National Agency of Civil Aviation and Meteorology, and the UNDP country office.
The mission found strong interest from all ministries and specialized departments. There is pre-existing capacity in energy, systems dynamic, water management and climate modelling, which is a valuable input for delivering a country project. No significant capacity on multisectoral integrated modelling was found, however, which is where the proposed project could be of greatest value. The government of Senegal will discuss how to coordinate the project and potential contributions to implementation.