Senegal is divided into 14 regions, which constitute the first administrative level in the country's two-tier territorial structure. These regions serve as the primary subnational units of government, each headed by a governor appointed by the central government. Regions handle essential administrative functions including coordination of public services, implementation of national policies at the local level, and oversight of infrastructure development. They play a key role in decentralized governance by managing regional budgets, facilitating economic development initiatives, and serving as intermediaries between the national government in Dakar and lower-level administrative divisions. The regional structure enables more effective delivery of public services such as healthcare, education, and social programs while maintaining coherence with national objectives.