Abstract: | The literacy campaign in Senegal dates back to the last pre-independence years. However, it was not until the 1970's that Senegal adopted a coherent series of measures planned to lay the foundations of a serious literacy campaign geared to the country's development needs. This article covers: An overview of the national literacy policy Fields of activity - The literacy campaign in the urban areas - The literacy campaign in the rural areas - The literacy campaign among women - The post-literacy programme - Materials used - Social participation - The devolution of responsibilities to the newly literate - Sane achievements - Problems - Prospects - The practical training department. Note. |