In his general policy statement on December 27, 2024, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko presented a set of ambitious reforms to modernize higher education in Senegal. One of the key measures is the implementation of an internship development policy for all students, aimed at strengthening their professional integration.
Objective: to strengthen the professional integration of students
The government aims to offer all students the opportunity to gain practical work experience during their studies. This measure aims to facilitate their transition to the job market and improve their employability.
A new economic model for financing internships
Implementing this internship policy represents a significant investment. To ensure its financial viability, the government plans to implement a new educational economic model, based on:
- Public-private partnership: involving businesses in the financing and supervision of internships.
- Performance-based funding: allocating resources based on the results achieved by institutions.
- Financial autonomy of institutions: giving more room for maneuver to universities and higher education establishments.
Integration of internships into scholarships
Scholarships will be reformed to include a professional internship component. This will provide financial support to students during their internship period and encourage them to pursue these opportunities.
In summary, the main measures announced are:
- Implementation of an internship development policy for all students.
- Creation of a new educational economic model to finance internships.
- Integration of internships into scholarships.
This ambitious reform aims to modernize higher education in Senegal and improve the professional integration of young graduates.
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