The thesis addresses the failure of a model of economic development in Senegal and many other developing countries. Despite decades of economic adjustment programs designed by international financial institutions and supported by donors, Senegal could not achieve sustained prosperity or show strong internal and external balances. The thesis proposes to break the vicious circle of weak economic growth, financial imbalances, high level of debt and poverty. Accordingly, it adopts an Islamic paradigm that offers far better prospects for macroeconomic growth and social justice ...