Matam, June 9 (APS) – The Pan African Institute for Citizenship, Consumers and Development (CICODEV-AFRICA) is in a phase of territorialization of its actions to be more present at the grassroots, said its executive director.
”CICODEV-AFRICA is in a position to territorialize its activities, to ensure that the activities we carry out in Dakar, we can also develop them at the grassroots level,” explained Amadou Cheikh Kanouté.
The Executive Director of CICODEV spoke at the end of a meeting with members of the development movement of Gourel Serigne ”I am committed”.
Mr. Kanouté who announced the recruitment of focal points in the 14 regions of Senegal said he is in Matam to “formally present (their) focal point Ibrahima Thioune to local authorities, administrative, health, customary and grassroots groups.
Ibrahima Thioune is the CICODEV-AFRICA representative in the departments of Kanel, Matam and Ranérou Ferlo.
Amadou Cheikh Kanouté insisted on increasing the rate of universal health coverage in the regions, particularly in Matam.
”The region is at 40.17% compared to the objective of a 75% rate that we must achieve by 2021. And you see the difference. That is why we need to develop mechanisms and means by which we can increase this rate (…)”, he said.
Source :APS June 9, 2021