Today started fast as we reviewed yesterday's companies and gathered our thoughts and observations. Another great working session, enhanced by the use of our new white board. We also divided the team into groups of 2 that could focus more specifically on 2 or 3 current portfolio companies in the coming week.In the afternoon, we had the opportunity to meet with the Chambre de Commerce in Dakar. After learning quickly about their history and organization, and explaining the purpose of WOW to them, we talked more specifically about small and middle-sized companies. The institution realized a few months ago that it would be useful to provide more data about the economical landscape of Senegal to the general public, and will eventually publish key figures mid-August. Also, the training department is just starting to plan and design new modules targeting more specifically the non-formalized companies, which represent the great majority of small companies here. Also, they try to simplify the formalization process. They seem open to a partnership with WOW, which should be discuss with the president or secretary of the Chambre.
~Laurent
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