Diversifying the provision of education in Senegal: examples from the non-formal sector

In Senegal, the diversification of the supply of non-formal education is based on analysis of demand. This implies that every project or program must observe certain principles relating to the diversity of situations on the ground and of the needs of the population. The lessons learned from the experiences undertaken in Senegal are that participatory study of the environment is a pre-requisite for constituting any relevant form of educational supply and that the use of African languages as the medium of instruction is an important factor. The major challenges to be met have to do with the establishment of partnerships, mobilization of financial and local resources,