NEC Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Senegalese government, the Senegal-Japan Vocational Training Centre (CFPT-SJ), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and four Japan-based companies to strengthen vocational training in Senegal, with a strong focus on digital technology.
Under the memorandum, NEC, Toyota Tsusho, Daikin, Toda Construction and Yamaha will provide training programmes to CFPT-SJ to help develop highly skilled industrial human resources. NEC will focus on digital solutions aimed at improving crop productivity, enhancing farming practices and advancing universal health coverage, aligning with Senegal’s development goals and Japan’s Country Assistance Policy.
Established in 1984 with JICA support, CFPT-SJ has become a regional hub for technical training. As Senegal seeks to expand its Digital Transformation, demand is growing for more sophisticated digital and industrial skills.
The collaboration sets out clear roles: the Senegalese government will support CFPT-SJ, JICA will coordinate between Japan and Senegal, and the five companies will design and deliver programmes in their areas of expertise.
Through this initiative, NEC aims to deepen the understanding of digital technologies, while reinforcing its partnership with JICA to roll out solutions in agriculture and healthcare across Africa. The project highlights how global partnerships can accelerate digital skills development and prepare workforces for the region’s economic future.
