The Youth Olympic Games represent a genuine catalyst for local and regional economic transformation, generating direct and indirect jobs, attracting investment in infrastructure and services, stimulating tourism and local consumption, and fostering sustainable growth and opportunities for the population.
“There’s the direct impact and the indirect impact. Regarding the indirect impact, it will promote Senegal’s name internationally, which can create immediate opportunities.”
Modou Badiane, Teacher – Senegal
“This could bring us enormous benefits, launch us into a new dynamic, and propel Senegal to the top of the world stage. For example, winning medals would offer us genuine international recognition.”
Abdoulaye Niasse, Student – Senegal
“This is an asset for us young people. It can motivate young people to love sports. Furthermore, it will boost the economy, it can stimulate tourism and allow foreigners to visit the country and increase our economy.”
Cheikh Tidiane Mbow, Student – Senegal
“On the other hand, I don’t see the direct impact in terms of youth job creation. It’s true that there’s infrastructure. Beyond the event, no one will be able to use it; it consumes a lot of money, funds that could be allocated elsewhere.”
Modou Badiane, Teacher – Senegal
“This is a major opportunity for Senegal, but the security of property and people must be a priority. It is crucial to promote the development of young people to keep them occupied and away from delinquency.”
Papa Kamara, Citizen – Senegal
