In Senegal, the artisanal processing of fishery products plays a significant role in national growth.

The results of the study by the Senegalese Artisanal Fisheries Women's Network (Refepas) on “the identification of women processors of S& fishery products Equal; negal and their “socio-economic contribution” indicate that the artisanal processing of fishery products contributes to the tune of 13 billion CFA francs to the national economy, nearly 44,000 people, including 25,000 women, are employed to do so. Thus, it contributes to the reduction of unemployment.

A en croire Diaba Diop, President of Refepas , This figure shows how much the weight The role of women in fishing and in the processing of fishery products is unquestionable. “This study has made it possible to identify the women who are in this sector, which is very important. Thanks to this study, we can now tell how many women are in this sector, but also how many women contribute to the national economy. The study will also help us to make an advocacy effort. “reveals the president of Refepas.