Deal #7979

Senegal
Created at
2020-06-23
Last update
2022-09-06
Last full update
2022-09-06

Recognition status of community land tenure

Recognition status of community land tenure
Community traditional or customary rights recognized by government

Consultation of local community

Community consultation
Limited consultation
Comment on consultation of local community
According to the respondent, just religious leaders, administrative authorities and local elected officials were consulted.

How did the community react?

Community reaction
Mixed reaction

Presence of land conflicts

Presence of land conflicts
Yes
Comment on presence of land conflicts
There was a conflict between the local community and the agro-industry that resulted in arguments and disputes.

Displacement of people

Displacement of people
Yes
Comment on displacement of people
Displaced only from the location of the agro industry. The respondent does not know the number of displaced people.

Negative impacts for local communities

Negative impacts for local communities
Other

Promised or received compensation

Promised compensation (e.g. for damages or resettlements)
Job

Promised benefits for local communities

Promised benefits for local communities
Other
Comment on promised benefits for local communities
Job