Deal #10193

Public consultation to: the Commune of Taïba N'diaye, the populations of the villages of Diambalo, Balsande, Taïba N'diaye, Taïba Mbaye, Baïty N'diaye, Baïty Guèye, Minam Diop, Mbayène, Khelkom Diop, Taïba Santhie, Maka Gaye Bèye and Ndomor Diop and the two persons claiming ownership of the land on which the unit will be located (company source).

The land expropriations resulted in the economic displacement of 409 project-affected persons, who lost significant livelihoods, such as agricultural land and fruit trees crucial for their sustenance (The Taiba N’Diaye Wind Farm in Senegal: Renewable Energy for Whom?).

The report on the Taïba N'Diaye Wind Farm (PETN) in Senegal examines the social and environmental impacts of the project, funded by the World Bank's Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA). While the project provides renewable energy to millions, significant issues have been identified: -Lack of transparency and community participation: Local residents have highlighted insufficient information and consultation during the project's implementation. Irregularities in agreements and ineffective communication have been evident. -Land acquisition and displacement: The compensation process has not been satisfactory for most affected individuals, who have lost significant livelihoods, such as crops and agricultural land. The compensation does not adequately cover these losses. -Gender impacts: Women have been particularly affected, as they were not included in project decision-making, worsening income and opportunity losses. -Environmental impacts: Although wind energy is less harmful than other sources, the infrastructure has caused issues like dust, crop damage, and safety risks-.

The compensation promise made by the PETN project included paying 3 million CFA francs (approximately 4,749 USD) per hectare of affected land. However, the affected persons indicated that this compensation was insufficient and that some commitments, such as support for irrigating the remaining land not directly impacted, were not fulfilled (The Taiba N’Diaye Wind Farm in Senegal: Renewable Energy for Whom?).

The project has set up a school and launched a scholarship program for students. They encourage scientific fields which were not very developed in the region/universities due to lack of resources (professors/availability of books) but are now on the increase.

The materialized benefits for local communities included the establishment of a two-hectare pilot market garden for 20 farmers most affected by the land expropriations, the construction of a computer room at the Taïba Ndiaye high school equipped with 32 computers, and investments in education and vocational training programs. Additionally, PETN funded the development of infrastructure, such as a 30 km laterite road to improve accessibility, and launched various initiatives to empower women economically, including support for local agricultural cooperatives and the processing of local products (The Taiba N’Diaye Wind Farm in Senegal: Renewable Energy for Whom?