National study restitution workshop on household vulnerability: Construction of an index of connection to the economy (ICME)
The Emerging Senegal Plan (PSE), through its axis 2, pays particular attention to improving the well-being of the population, considered as an essential factor for promoting sustainable human development. Indeed, within the framework of the esp, several programs and initiatives have been launched to fight poverty and promote inclusive development. The key programs of the esp linked to the policy of combating poverty are, among others, the Universal Health Coverage (CMU), the Emergency Program for the modernization of border axes and territories (PUMA), the Emergency Program of community development (PUDC), the Emergency Program for the Modernization of Senegal's Cities (PROMOVILLES) and the National Family Security Scholarship Program (PNBSF).
These programs are part of the esp framework and reflect the Senegalese government's commitment to fighting poverty, promoting social inclusion and stimulating economic development. They also aim to strengthen social safety nets, improve infrastructure and basic services, promote employment and entrepreneurship, as well as foster the participation of local communities in development processes.
The results show that the household connection index to the Senegal economy averages 0,57 and ranges from 0,02 to 0,98. Half of households have a score below 0,68 and a quarter have a score below 0,30. The ICME presents disparities between the regions of Senegal. Households in the Dakar region are by far the most connected with an average of 0,69, followed by those in Kaolack (0,56), Fatick (0,56), Saint-Louis (0,55), Matam ( 0,55), Thiès (0,56), and Ziguinchor (0,55). These regions tend to have a relatively high level of socio-economic integration compared to others.
The regions of Diourbel (0,52), Kaffrine (0,50), Louga (0,49), Sédhiou (0,51) are below the national average, with fairly low average scores. The least connected households on average are those in the Kolda and Kédougou regions. The average scores of these regions (0,47 each) are 22 points lower than those of Dakar.
Overall, 22,4% of households in Senegal can be considered vulnerable. Depending on the gender of the head of household, men are more vulnerable than women. The regions where households are the most vulnerable are Kolda (39,8%), Diourbel (36,6%), Kédougou (35,8%), Sédhiou (33,8%), Louga (33,1%) and Tambacounda (32,2%).
In addition, the connection of households below the threshold of 0,28 has a negative impact on their annual consumption or their well-being index. More precisely, households below this threshold experience a reduction of at least 160 FCFA in their consumption expenditure. It is important to note that this difference can even reach 000 FCFA. These results highlight the importance of households' connection to the economy and its significant impact on their level of consumption or well-being.
