A public administrative institution under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, dedicated to the development and competitiveness of SMEs.
- Public administrative institution
- Ministry of Industry and Trade
- Decree No. 2001-682 of September 5, 2001
- Support for Senegalese SMEs
ADEPME was created by Decree No. 2001-682 of September 5, 2001, replacing the Economic Promotion Fund (FPE), to better structure support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Senegal. It is the State's main tool for supporting SMEs and implementing public policy in favor of the private sector.
The Agency supports the development and competitiveness of SMEs through several strategic focus areas.
- Financing support for SMEsFacilitating access to bank credit, connecting SMEs with financial institutions and promoting innovative financing mechanisms.
- Capacity buildingOrganizing training, providing technical support and tools to improve business management and productivity.
- Innovation and digital transformationEncouraging the adoption of digital technologies and innovative practices to strengthen SME competitiveness.
- Market access facilitationSupporting SMEs in their commercial development, internationalization and integration into national and international value chains.
- Improving the business environmentContributing to public policy design and to mechanisms that foster a climate favorable to SME growth.
- Central roleThrough its various initiatives, ADEPME plays a central role in structuring and energizing the Senegalese entrepreneurial fabric, guiding businesses toward sustainable and inclusive growth.
The annual showcase of Made in Senegal, organised by ADEPME in collaboration with the DPME, under the aegis of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.