Senegal - The current economic situation and prospects of Senegal (Vol. 1 of 7) : Main report

RESTRICTED FILE COPY AW1i5 Vol. 1 This report was prepared for use within the Bank and its affiliated organizations. They do not accept responsibility for its accuracy or completeness. The report may not be published nor may it be quoted as representing their views. INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION THE CURRENT ECONOMTC STTTTATTC)N A W~TTh - if%L %. - e OF SENEGAL (in seven volumes) VOLUME I THE MAIN REPORT June 8, 1970 Western Africa Department  CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS Currency Unit: CFA Franc (CFAF) Before August U, 1969: US$ 1.00 = CFAF 246.85 CFAF 1,000 = US$ 4.05 After August 11. 1969: US$ 1.00 = CFAF 277.71 CFAF 1,000 = US$ 3.60 WFT(lHTS AND MPfl.ASUJRPS 1 Metric Ton (t) = 2,205 lbs. 1 KXiIgnrm (kg) = 2.2 Ibs. 1 Kilometer (km) = 0.62 mile 1 Meter (m) = 3=8 f  COMPOSITION OF THE MISSION This report is based on the findings of a mission which visited Senegal iUl October ard November of 1969. lThe ruLi-ull was composed of the following members: Cornelis J. Jansen Chief of Mission Heinz B. Bachmann Chief Economist Carlos Merayo General Economist Jacques Baldet Fiscal Economist Michel Palein Agricultural Economist Pietro Rava (Consultant) Agronomist Robert A. Moal (Consultant) Fisheries Expert Wybold van Warmelo (Consultant) Lndustries Expert Alain nhys Water Supply Expert Abdallah El Maaroufi Tourism Expert   r 1T )T D f A T