ADEPME (Agence de Developpement et d'Encadrement des PME) is a Senegalese government agency for SME development founded in 2001, led by Director General Marie Rose Faye. Based in Dakar with 82 employees, ADEPME serves as a central lever for economic growth, aiming to increase formal employment from 160,000 to 500,000 by 2029. The agency accompanies entrepreneurs and SME managers throughout the business lifecycle with personalized interviews, site visits, diagnostics, and action plans. Services include strategic advice, access to markets and financing, training, and capacity building through thematic workshops and B2B meetings with the financial sector.
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ADEPME enables Senegalese SMEs to access markets, financing, and expertise through government-backed support services, driving formal employment growth and economic development.
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Last verified: February 2, 2026
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