Transmission of Covid 19 in Senegal: analysis of the socio-spatial dynamics of the propagation factors in the Dakar region and the city of Touba

The project is part of a research-action dynamic that will explain the factors of the spread of the Covid 19 virus in the Dakar region and the city of Touba. The interest of the theme is linked to the fact that the spread of the virus in Senegal stems from what health authorities have qualified as transmission from community cases. The gathering places are markets, public transport, places of worship, especially mosques, social events (baptism, marriage, funeral, etc.). By researching the link between the spread of the virus and socio-cultural and spatial aspects, our project seeks to explain the socio-cultural dynamics of the transmission of Covid 19 in Senegal. Even if the stakes are scientific, societal and spatial, it is nevertheless necessary to take into account the vulnerability and the poverty of the local communities which are the first concerned by the response plans. As part of this research project, our intervention will make it possible to produce knowledge and concrete data to strengthen response plans to Covid 19. This research will also make it possible to anticipate future pandemics. It will therefore be a question of producing contribution documents scientific, but also to help decision-making based on so-called "convincing" data (Hanney, 2010). Expected Outcomes 11 knowledge products will be published during this research. These will be scientific articles (04), policy briefs (04), master's theses (02) and a thesis (01). These research products will focus on:  the areas and socioeconomic sectors most vulnerable to COVID 19;  analysis of health coverage rates in relation to the number of positive cases for Covid 19;  social behaviors and their impact on the spread of the pandemic;  modes of travel related to the pandemic;  the low level of reach of rural areas, compared to urban areas;  mapping of the most affected areas in relation to their degree of urbanization.