2024.2189.9

Strengthening the rule of law and curbing illicit financial flows

Strengthening the rule of law and transparency to promote social cohesion in Senegal
Client
Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit u. Entwicklung
Country
Senegal
Runtime
Partner
Justizministerium / Ministère de la Justice
Contact

Dr. Mathias Muehlhans

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Goldene Statue von Justitia, der Göttin der Gerechtigkeit
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Context

The judiciary in Senegal hands down legal rulings that are often unpredictable and only enforced inconsistently. Alongside corruption and illicit financial flows, this leads to widespread public mistrust in both the government and the justice system.

People in Senegal need better access to institutions that uphold their rights. Civil society actors in this area require greater support. There is also a need to take action against illicit financial flows. This will help to strengthen the rule of law in Senegal.

Objective

The state, judiciary and civil society are helping the people of Senegal – especially women – to assert their rights, while successfully curbing illicit financial flows and corruption.

Approach

The project enables representatives from government and civil society to promote access to justice and take action against illicit financial flows. It does so by offering training courses, organising dialogue formats between key decision-makers, and funding campaigns that raise awareness of rights. The main beneficiaries of this are the people of Senegal, particularly women.

The project is working in partnership with the Senegalese Ministry of Justice.

Last update: March 2025

Further Project Information

CRS code
15130

Policy markers

Principal (primary) policy objective:

  • Democratic and inclusive governance

Significant (secondary) policy objectives:

  • Gender Equality
  • Inclusion and empowerment of people with disabilities

Responsible organisational unit
1100 Westafrika 1 und Zentralafrika

Financial commitment for the actual implementation phase
11,000,000 €

The project contributes to these Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations:
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