Dakar

AREA:
79.83 km2 (30.82 sq mi)
POPULATION:
3,658,640
Senegal

Dakar, the capital and largest city of Senegal, participates in the GEF-6 Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC) to strengthen integrated urban planning and climate resilience. Situated at the westernmost point of Africa, Dakar and its surrounding municipalities form the Greater Dakar metropolis, a fast-growing area facing congestion, inadequate infrastructure, and environmental stress. The GPSC-supported project focuses on developing an integrated urban plan that embeds climate change risk management into land-use, housing, and transport planning. It also establishes a national knowledge platform to promote sustainable urban practices and foster collaboration among Senegalese cities. Through these efforts, Dakar advances toward a more coordinated, climate-resilient, and inclusive model of urban growth.

Recent Initiatives

Transit-Oriented Development

What is TOD? Why TOD Matters From Concept to Practice Making TOD Work Explore Resources Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is an integrated approach to urban planning that aligns transport, land use

Municipal PPP

What is Municipal PPP? Why Municipal PPP Matters Understanding the Context The PPP Project Cycle Municipal PPP Framework Municipal Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are long-term collaborations

Gender and Cities

Why Gender Matters Our Approach What We Do Explore Our Resources Featured Resources Gender equality is essential to achieving sustainable, resilient, and inclusive cities. Climate change

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