Economic and Social Development – 2011

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Economic and Social Development – 2011

2011

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The conflict continued to limit the economic potential of the agriculturally fertile Casamance region.1 A positive sign was the handing back of land to locals after an internationally-financed operation removed landmines in the area. Sixteen villages were reopened.2

  1. “Senegal, Assessing Risks to Stability,” The CSIS Africa Program, June 2011.
  2. “Demined land handed back to locals in Senegal’s Casamance,” Agence France Presse, March 12, 2011.