Other documents that may interest you :

• Policy brief / Governance,

  Navigating the Polycrisis 09/05/2025

  Summary :

  This April 2025 policy brief by the Gorée Institute, in collaboration with ETTG, explores the deep interconnections between development and security i...

  Read more

  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Niger

  Organizations : Gorée Institute
  Download
Policy brief / Governance,
Navigating the Polycrisis 09/05/2025
Summary :
This April 2025 policy brief by the Gorée Institute, in collaboration with ETTG, explores the deep interconnections between development and security in the Sahel. Based on a workshop held in Gorée, African and European experts emphasized how geopolitical fragmentation, poverty, climate change, and social exclusion fuel instability. The brief criticizes the EU’s approach as being overly driven by its own priorities (energy, migration) and calls for a paradigm shift towards more balanced partnerships. It highlights the need to integrate gender, youth, and local cohesion dimensions, including traditional and religious authorities. The EU is urged to invest in public services, inclusive governance, and sustainable local dialogues rather than relying on militarized approaches. The brief advocates for gradual re-engagement, including with the AES, to address Sahelian challenges in a structural and coordinated manner.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, State, Economic Development, Natural ressources, Security, Mediation, Development, Gold, Human security
Organizations :
Gorée Institute
Download
• Journal article / Governance,

  Youth and Pastoralism in Burkina Faso: Disruption of Institutional Compromises 22/05/2025

  Summary :

  The article “Changing youth work models in pastoralism: questioning the disruption of institutional compromises in Burkina Faso” analyzes structural t...

  Read more

  Country : Burkina Faso , Benin , Ivory Coste , Togo , Ghana

  Organizations : CIRAD
  Download
Journal article / Governance,
Youth and Pastoralism in Burkina Faso: Disruption of Institutional Compromises 22/05/2025
Summary :
The article “Changing youth work models in pastoralism: questioning the disruption of institutional compromises in Burkina Faso” analyzes structural transformations in youth labor within the Burkinabe pastoral sector. Drawing on empirical research (2019–2021), the authors show how institutional compromises regarding land tenure and mobility have eroded, leading to growing inequality, restricted mobility, disrupted livestock markets, and the marginalization of pastoral communities. Youth migration emerges both as a coping strategy and a transformative force, reshaping access to resources and social protection mechanisms. Amid rising insecurity and forced sedentarization, pastoralism faces a structural crisis. Yet, the authors highlight emerging forms of youth autonomy and reconfigured social roles. The paper advocates for a renewed political dialogue on development, citizenship, and inclusive institutional arrangements linking local and national governance in rural areas.
Keywords :
Power, Economic Development, Livestock, Natural ressources, Education, Youth, Development, Soicial sciences, Knowlege production, EMPLOYMENT
Organizations :
CIRAD
Download
• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,

  China’s Presence in the Sahel: The Cases of Niger and Chad 15/05/2025

  Summary :

  This article examines China's growing presence in the Sahel, focusing on Niger and Chad. Despite security challenges, including threats from Boko Hara...

  Read more

  Country : Chad , Niger

  Organizations : WATHI
  Follow
Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
China’s Presence in the Sahel: The Cases of Niger and Chad 15/05/2025
Summary :
This article examines China's growing presence in the Sahel, focusing on Niger and Chad. Despite security challenges, including threats from Boko Haram and porous borders, China has increased its economic investments in these countries. Key sectors include energy, mining, and infrastructure, with significant projects in road construction, bridges, and thermal power plants. Since 2014, China has become Niger's leading supplier. However, China's involvement remains primarily economic, with limited engagement in security matters, unlike France and the United States, which maintain substantial military presence in the region. The article also highlights concerns about economic dependency and the need for Sahelian countries to diversify their partnerships.
Keywords :
Governance, Economic Development, Security, International cooperation
Organizations :
WATHI
Follow
• Interview / Governance,

  It is crucial to focus on economic governance in connection with investment. 29/05/2025

  Summary :

  In this interview, Dr. Ndongo Mané Kébé, a lecturer and researcher in economics at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, emphasizes the importance of ...

  Read more

  Country : Senegal

  Organizations : WATHI
  Follow
Interview / Governance,
It is crucial to focus on economic governance in connection with investment. 29/05/2025
Summary :
In this interview, Dr. Ndongo Mané Kébé, a lecturer and researcher in economics at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, emphasizes the importance of economic governance focused on investment and increasing national resources. He advocates for better mobilization of internal resources to reduce reliance on external funding. Dr. Kébé stresses the need for fiscal reforms to broaden the tax base and improve transparency in public financial management. He also highlights the crucial role of the state in creating an environment conducive to private investment, particularly by strengthening infrastructure and ensuring macroeconomic stability. Finally, he calls for long-term strategic planning to ensure inclusive and sustainable growth.
Keywords :
Governance, Economic Development, Development
Organizations :
WATHI
Follow