Senegal Validates National Digital Training Plan for Civil Servants
The training plan is designed to strengthen the digital capabilities of public servants and equip them with skills aligned with Senegal’s ongoing digital transformation.
Senegal is moving to strengthen the digital skills of its civil service through the validation and launch of a National Digital Training Plan for Civil Servants.
The Minister of Telecommunications and Digital Affairs, Samba Diouf, was represented on September 10, 2026, by his Chief of Staff, Sira Niang Sy, at a workshop held to validate the national training plan.
The meeting brought together representatives from ministerial departments, public administrations, human resources and training units, as well as technical and financial partners involved in the digital transformation of Senegal’s public administration.
The initiative was organised by the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Public Sector Reform in collaboration with the Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Affairs . Technical support is being provided by Cheikh Hamidou Kane Digital University through the FORCE-N Sénégal programme, with support from the Mastercard Foundation.
The training plan is designed to strengthen the digital capabilities of public servants and equip them with skills aligned with Senegal’s ongoing digital transformation. The programme will cover areas including digital tools, data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, information systems, digital public services and new approaches to work.
Rather than requiring every civil servant to become an information technology specialist, the plan seeks to ensure that employees have the digital skills relevant to their respective roles and responsibilities. The goal is to enable public servants to use, secure and maximise the benefits of digital infrastructure and services in delivering government functions.
The initiative is also expected to contribute to the development of a more agile, innovative, resilient and efficient public administration, with a stronger focus on citizens’ needs.
Implementation of the plan will place emphasis on measurable outcomes, including participation and completion rates, certifications, coverage of priority training needs, the inclusion of women and the practical impact of training on public service performance.
The initiative aligns with Senegal’s Vision 2050 and the New Deal Technologique, particularly Program 7, which focuses on talent development and strengthening digital capabilities.
