APIX Evaluates Senegal's Investment Framework for WTO Compliance

APIX-S.A. in Senegal recently launched a two-day workshop in Dakar to meticulously evaluate the country's national investment framework against the principles of the World Trade Organization's Agreement on Investment Facilitation for Development (FID Agreement). This critical initiative aims to identify and address potential shortcomings within Senegal's existing legal and regulatory landscape, with the overarching goal of sustainably enhancing its attractiveness to foreign direct investment (FDI). The urgency of this evaluation is underscored by a reported significant decline in FDI, from $3.319 billion in 2024 to $37 million in 2025, a drop APIX attributes primarily to the conclusion of intensive capital mobilization phases for major oil and gas projects like Sangomar and Grand Tortue Ahmeyim, necessitating proactive measures to reassure investors about the nation's future economic prospects.