The Canary Islands deploys a mission to Senegal to lead urban planning and green agribusiness projects

Photograph by Proexca.

A delegation from Proexca and Gesplan, along with companies from the Canary Islands, visited Senegal to promote urban planning, environmental, and sustainable tourism projects. The mission, part of the MAC Interreg AT Clima project, aims to create consortia to access public tenders and foster bilateral cooperation.

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The Canary Islands and Senegal strengthen ties in strategic sectors

An institutional and business delegation from Canarias, headed by Proexca y Gesplan, has carried out a strategic mission in SenegalThe objective has been to establish avenues for collaboration and develop joint projects in high-potential areas such as urban planning, the environment, sustainable tourism, and green agribusiness, under the umbrella of the project. MAC Interreg AT Climate.

The agenda of the Canary Islands delegation, led by the CEO of Proexca, Pablo Martín Carbajal, and staff from the Directorate of Internationalization and European Projects of GesplanIt included high-level meetings. Among them, the meetings with the National Parks Directorate of the Ministry of Environment and Ecological Transition de Senegal and achieving the Society for the Planning and Promotion of Coasts and Tourist Areas (SAPCO Senegal).

Subsequently, the mission moved to Diamniadio for a technical visit with those responsible for the General Directorate of Urban Planning and Agriculture, under the Ministry of Urban Planning, Territorial Entities and Land Management. As a result of this collaboration, the municipality of Ngaye Mékhé for the development of technical assistance that will include the preparation of a communal urban development plan, laying the foundations for future business opportunities.

A 'win-win' cooperation model for accessing tenders

The mission culminated in a conference at the Hotel Le Ndiambour de Dakar, where the technical assistance that will be financed through the project was presented, with the collaboration of Agency for the Development and Protection of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Senegal (ADEPME)This event served as a platform for holding meetings B2B between companies and institutions in both territories, connecting talent and sustainable solutions from Senegal y Canarias.

The CEO Proexca, Pablo Martín CarbajalHe described the action as a success in bilateral cooperation. "Through excellent work with Senegalese ministries and agencies, we have presented plans prioritized by the Senegalese side that will offer opportunities to Canary Island companies. These, in turn, will have to work with Senegalese companies to carry out the projects, so it is structured as a cooperation project." win win across Senegal y Canariaswhich is precisely the objective of the program MAC", he pointed.

This initiative aims to enable companies from both territories to jointly access, through consortia, the upcoming tenders for technical assistance financed by the project MAC Interreg AT Climate. The delegation of Proexca en Senegal has been key in the management and promotion of these synergies.

Canary Islands Companies Participating in the Mission to Senegal

Company
Sistema Ingeniería
EVM Group
Tamia Innova Lab
Jorge Duque Arquitectura & Cooperación
Vizcaíno Arquitectura
Nogal Studios

Key points and frequently asked questions about business cooperation between the Canary Islands and Senegal

What specific opportunities does this mission offer for Spanish companies?

The main opportunity lies in the possibility of forming consortia with Senegalese companies to access public tenders funded by the MAC Interreg AT Clima project. The priority sectors are urban planning, environmental management, sustainable tourism, and green agribusiness, areas in which Canary Islands companies have considerable experience.

Why was Senegal chosen as a strategic partner in this project?

Senegal It represents a market of great interest due to its stability, economic growth, and the government's prioritization of sustainable development projects. Geographic proximity and historical ties with Canarias This makes it a natural partner for the execution of cooperation projects that align the archipelago's capabilities with the needs of the African country.

What is the MAC program and how does it benefit Canary Islands businesses?

The program Interreg MAC (Madeira-Azores-Canary Islands) It is a European Union territorial cooperation initiative that seeks to foster integration and sustainable economic development between these outermost regions and neighboring West African countries. For Canary Islands companies, it represents a source of funding and an institutional framework that facilitates access to new markets and the creation of strategic alliances.