Local content: three countries, three frameworks.


Each country sets its own share for national companies and workers. Here are the essentials, and a detailed page for each country.

At a glance

What differs from one country to the next

Comparison of local content frameworks
CountryReference textSectorLocal companySmartek
SenegalLaw No. 2019-04 of 1 February 2019; Decree No. 2020-2065HydrocarbonsAt least 51% Senegalese capital; activities classed as exclusive, mixed or non-exclusiveWith a local partner, in a company under Senegalese law
Côte d’IvoireLaw No. 2022-408 of 13 June 2022; Decree No. 2023-441Oil and gasAt least 51% of capital held by nationals, real head office in Côte d’IvoireActivity structured to comply with the law and its decree
Mali2023 Local Content ActMiningAt least 51% Malian capital, Malian beneficial owner100% Malian-owned company

A summary for information, not legal advice. Have your counsel confirm how it applies to you.

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