Agency for the Development and Support of Small and Medium Enterprises (ADEPME)

The Agency for the Development and Support of Small and Medium Enterprises (ADEPME) is a public administrative institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

Creation and Legal Framework

ADEPME was established 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 serves as the State’s primary tool for SME support and the implementation of public policies in favor of the private sector.

Missions and Strategic Pillars

The Agency supports SME development and competitiveness through several key areas:

🔹 Financial Support for SMEs

• Facilitating access to bank loans
• Connecting SMEs with financial institutions
• Promoting innovative financing mechanisms

🔹 Capacity Building

• Organizing tailored training programs
• Providing technical support for entrepreneurs
• Offering tools to improve business management and productivity

🔹 Support for Innovation and Digital Transformation

• Encouraging the adoption of digital technologies
• Promoting innovative practices to enhance SME competitiveness

🔹 Improvement of the Business Environment

• Contributing to the development of public policies
• Establishing measures that foster a favorable growth environment for SMEs

A Key Player in SME Development

Through its various initiatives, ADEPME plays a central role in the structuring and dynamism of Senegal’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, supporting businesses towards sustainable and inclusive growth.