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The purpose of this work is to analyze the dynamicinterplay between politics and the arts in the formative stages ofSenegal's cultural and political development under the leadership ofPresident Leopold Sedar Senghor and President Abdou Diouf.Until hisretirement at the end of 1980, Senghor, the poet-politician, pursued avigorous cultural policy that used Negritude as a basis for itspolitical and Ideological agenda.Under Diouf's guidance, Senegalesecultural policy has lacked conceptual clarity and a general consensus.On the other hand, the political reforms of the 1980s furtherentrenched multipartyism, resulting in unparalleled opportunities forfreedom of expression.Despite a program of economic reform, theeconomy has stagnated and fiscal problems have persisted.Institutionalization and promotion of culture have, nevertheless, setthe scene for some of the most significant political changes that haveoccurred in the evolution of Senegalese cultural politics since itsindependence in 1960.

This study explores the dynamic relationship between politics and thearts in the planning and in the implementation of Senegalese culturalpolicy since 1960.It examines political reactions to the arts inSenegal, comparing and contrasting the cultural policies of PresidentLeopold Sedar Senghor and President Abdou Diouf.Empirical evidencewill support the thesis that in Senegal politics profoundly influencedthe arts, having at the same time a significant impact on politicaland cultural affairs in that nation's post-independent era.The artshave the ability to animate politics, and this text analyzes how andwhy these two disparate channels came together in such a compellingway, especially in the first decade of Senegal's independence underthe leadership of President Senghor.

This unusual connection, i.e. between the arts and politics, sparkedmy interests for several reasons.First, the topic stems from myinterdisciplinary approach to political science and from my personalexperiences as a performing artist.In addition, a longstandinginterest in French culture and society, enhanced by course work andtravels, eventually led me to the study of politics in FrancophoneAfrica.Inevitably, I became engrossed in Africa culture as itrepresents the natural expression of a people, and intrigued by howand to what extent black artists working in literature, painting,film, theater, dance and music have broadened the parameters ofpolitics.Cultural politics is an important, though neglected, areaof research in political science, and this study on Senegal, willuniquely explore further the connection between art, politics, andculture within a theoretical framework. ... Read more

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This book is an uncompromising analysis of Senegal's decentralisation policy in rural areas. It discusses the state's inability to promote local development, despite this being its main raison d'être in a context of poverty. To identify reasons for the shortcomings, the author goes beyond policy statements and explores, sociologically, the compatibility of the behaviour and the cultural context of actors with the pursuance of local development objectives. Yet, there are indeed solutions to the actors' lethargy and to the weak coverage of the initiatives undertaken. The solutions can be found in the methodical and civic mobilisation around more ambitious actions that are more adapted to receptive localities, though opened to modernity and perfectly anchored in the culture for positive results.Rosnert Ludovic Alissoutin holds a PhD in Law. Since 1995, he has been working as a consultant on development issues in Senegal and Africa, particularly local development issues. The particularity of his approach lies in the rejection of scientific exclusivism and recourse to a multi disciplinary, open and flexible analysis of the complexity of human development. It is this perspective that informed his doctoral thesis on La Gestion de l'eau en milieu aride, which discusses legal, anthropological, geographical, and sociological issues. For additional information on his profile and work, visit his website: http://www.ralissoutin.com. ... Read more

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This yearbook contains basic information on export-import, investment and business opportunities in the respected country. Provides information on government structure, economy, business climate, regulations, and more...Includes basic statistics, information on the most important business contacts and business travel. Updated annually. ... Read more

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Everything a successful "spy" must know on the country.Strategic and practical information on government, national security, army, foreign relations, economy, technology, mineral resources, as well as culture, history, traditions, government and business contacts and more... ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Harvard International Review, published by Harvard International Relations Council, Inc. on June 22, 2010. The length of the article is 914 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Wading in autocracy: Senegal's near-despotism.(AFRICA)
Author: Abdul Ly
Publication: Harvard International Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 22, 2010
Publisher: Harvard International Relations Council, Inc.
Volume: 32Issue: 2Page: 6(2)

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This report presents an analysis of the political and legal contexts in which local development projects take place and explains how this environment influences their implementation. It highlights the difficulties United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and its development partners face in implementing decentralization policies and programmes in the region. Furthermore, the report describes the instruments and tools commonly used in UNCDFs decentralization and local development projects and focuses on the development results obtained. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Reproductive Health Matters, published by Reproductive Health Matters on May 1, 2010. The length of the article is 364 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Community-based education programme on abandoning FGM, Senegal.(ROUND UP: Cosmetic surgery)(female genital mutilation)
Author: Unavailable
Publication: Reproductive Health Matters (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2010
Publisher: Reproductive Health Matters
Volume: 18Issue: 35Page: 181(1)

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