the employment of women and youth, 2022-2024 On average, by procuring goods and services for its day-to-day operations from local suppliers, DP World supported 2,400 jobs annually in Senegal. The number of jobs supported by capital 2024, due to a shift in focus to the new Port of Ndayane project, DP World's procurement approach supports local suppliers and strengthens regional value chains. By sourcing goods and services locally,the company helps local businesses grow and builds a resilient local economy. These outcomes are demonstrated through: · Supporting contractors to adopt DP World's HSE standards to ensure the safety of workers. · On average, 84% of procurement was with Senegalese suppliers over the reference period. 2022, increasing to XOF 17 billion in 2024, while supporting an average of 2,400 jobs annually. · Capital investment supported a total of XOF 8 billion (USD 13 million) and an average of 3,000 jobs · Approximately 2,300 job opportunities for women and 860 job opportunities for youth were supported through DP World's total procurement, on average, between 2022 and 2024. Furthermore, through its procurement, DP World supports employment opportunities for women and the youth. Considering the operational and investment spend over the reference period, an average of 2,300 jobs for women (44% share of indirect jobs) and 860 jobs for people younger than 25 (14% share) were supported.