Mor Talla Kane, the director executive of the National Confederation of Senegalese Employers (CNES), passed away on November 15, 2022, at the age of 67, at the Ouakam Military Hospital in Dakar. Kane had a long career in public administration and the private sector, marked by his engagement in discussions on the business environment and national economic development. He was trained at the National School of Applied Economics (ENEA) and built a significant part of his career in public administration before becoming a key actor in dialogue between public authorities and the private sector.
Kane's administrative experience began in April 1987 when he took on the role of head of the Environment and International Industrial Cooperation service at the Ministry of Industry. In this position, he handled matters related to the industrial environment and monitored partnerships with foreign partners in industrial cooperation. His experience in administration led to his involvement in state reforms, particularly between 2008 and 2012, when he chaired the Working Group on Administrative Reforms within the Presidential Council for Investment (CPI).
Kane's professional commitment was particularly notable during his tenure as executive director at CNES, where he accompanied the organization in its mission to represent and defend the interests of employers. Alongside CNES leaders, including his former president Mansour Kama, Kane engaged in discussions on the concerns of the national private sector, focusing on enterprise competitiveness and job creation. The issue of professional integration of young people was also among his concerns.
In an interview with Réussir Business magazine in 2021, Kane advocated for strengthening the private sector as a lever to combat unemployment. This conviction reflected his vision of the role of enterprises in the country's economic and social development. Kane's legacy continues to be felt, and his name remains associated with a generation of actors who worked for the defense and structuring of the patronage.
Kane's contributions to Senegal's economic development were significant, and his experience and expertise will be remembered. He played a crucial role in shaping the country's business environment and promoting dialogue between the public and private sectors. His commitment to the development of Senegal's economy was unwavering, and his legacy continues to inspire.
The Senegalese private sector has lost a familiar face with Kane's passing, but his impact on the country's economic development will not be forgotten. His dedication to the CNES and his role in promoting the interests of employers have left a lasting legacy. Kane's memory will be honored by the business community and his colleagues.
A funeral was held for Kane, and he was laid to rest at the Yoff Muslim cemetery. His passing has been marked by tributes from the business community and his colleagues, who remember him as a dedicated and committed individual who worked tirelessly for the development of Senegal's economy.
Key points
- Mor Talla Kane, a prominent figure in Senegal's private sector, passed away on November 15, 2022.
- Kane had a long career in public administration and the private sector, marked by his engagement in discussions on the business environment and national economic development.
- Kane's legacy continues to be felt, and his name remains associated with a generation of actors who worked for the defense and structuring of the patronage.
