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  Effects of a free health insurance programme for the poor on health service utilisation 24/11/2025

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  This article evaluates the impact of Senegal’s free health insurance programme for poor households, implemented through the National Family Security S...

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  Country : Senegal

  Organizations : BMJ Global Health
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Journal article / Governance,
Effects of a free health insurance programme for the poor on health service utilisation 24/11/2025
Summary :
This article evaluates the impact of Senegal’s free health insurance programme for poor households, implemented through the National Family Security Scholarship Programme (PNBSF). Using 2019–2020 data from the rural area of Niakhar, the study assesses whether free enrollment in community-based health insurance (CBHI) improves healthcare utilisation and financial protection. Despite the programme’s intentions, the findings reveal major implementation failures: limited awareness among beneficiaries, unintentional or “virtual” enrollments, weak communication, and structural shortcomings within CBHI schemes. As a result, free insurance did not increase healthcare consultations during illness, antenatal care visits, or protection against catastrophic health expenditures. The only significant positive effect observed was an increase in facility-based deliveries. The authors conclude that the limited impact stems from implementation gaps rather than the concept of free insurance itself, stressing the need for stronger government commitment and measures to reduce barriers to accessing covered services.
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Governance, Inequality, Gender, Conflict, Religious education, Education, Health, Threat, Soicial sciences, Researh, Knowlege production, Politique publique, Protection
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BMJ Global Health
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• Policy brief / Governance, Security and human rights, Mediation and conflict management,

  Germany’s New Budget Orientations: What Is at Stake for Mali? 25/11/2025

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  This Policy Brief examines Germany’s new budget orientations and their consequences for Mali, a country facing insecurity, conflict, climate shocks, d...

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  Country : Mali

  Organizations : RECAP Network – Research & Action for Peace
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Policy brief / Governance, Security and human rights, Mediation and conflict management,
Germany’s New Budget Orientations: What Is at Stake for Mali? 25/11/2025
Summary :
This Policy Brief examines Germany’s new budget orientations and their consequences for Mali, a country facing insecurity, conflict, climate shocks, displacement, and rising humanitarian needs. Germany is among Mali’s key financial partners through the Federal Foreign Office (AA) and the Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). However, from 2025 onward, significant budget cuts are expected, sharply reducing German contributions to the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP). German aid currently supports essential sectors such as nutrition, health, water and sanitation, infrastructure, protection, displacement management, agriculture, and the Humanitarian–Development–Peace (HDP) nexus. Reductions in funding could exacerbate vulnerabilities, intensify population movements, and weaken local NGOs, which are central to service delivery and conflict mitigation. The brief offers recommendations to mitigate these impacts, improve coordination, promote aid localization, and strengthen community resilience.
Keywords :
State, Economic Development, Natural ressources, Education, Mediation, Social, Cooperation, Dialogue, Civil Society
Organizations :
RECAP Network – Research & Action for Peace
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,

  The Right to Health in Côte d’Ivoire 03/12/2025

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  The article “Le droit à la santé en Côte d’Ivoire” analyzes the evolution of the country’s health system between 2017 and 2023. Significant progress h...

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  Country : Ivory Coste

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
The Right to Health in Côte d’Ivoire 03/12/2025
Summary :
The article “Le droit à la santé en Côte d’Ivoire” analyzes the evolution of the country’s health system between 2017 and 2023. Significant progress has been made in expanding health infrastructure, training personnel and strengthening political commitment. However, financing remains inadequate: only 6% of the national budget is allocated to health, far below the WHO recommendation of 15%. Heavy dependence on international partners creates fragility and undermines sustainability. Territorial inequalities persist, with rural regions facing shortages of doctors, medical supplies, and functional facilities. The Universal Health Coverage (CMU) initiative represents progress, but its implementation is still limited. Vulnerable groups—women, children, people with disabilities, and survivors of gender-based violence—face the greatest barriers. The report calls for stronger public investment, improved governance, better territorial equity, and enhanced mechanisms for addressing gender-based violence.
Keywords :
Governance, Inequality, Santé publique, Funding
Organizations :
WATHI
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,

  Why Senegal’s Democracy Endured 08/12/2025

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  The article examines why Senegal’s democracy endured despite a major institutional crisis surrounding the postponement of the 2024 presidential electi...

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  Country : Senegal

  Organizations : Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
Why Senegal’s Democracy Endured 08/12/2025
Summary :
The article examines why Senegal’s democracy endured despite a major institutional crisis surrounding the postponement of the 2024 presidential election. When President Macky Sall cancelled the February vote, citing institutional conflict, civil society, opposition actors, and the Constitutional Council played decisive roles in protecting the rule of law. Despite political pressure, the judiciary invalidated the postponement, demonstrating its independence. At the same time, broad civic mobilization—including activists, scholars, journalists, and religious groups—demanded adherence to the constitutional electoral timeline. This combination of judicial firmness and collective citizen action enabled the organization of the March 24 election and a peaceful transition to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The article argues that Senegal’s resilience stems from a long-standing tradition of civic engagement, institutional dialogue, and public defense of democratic checks and balances.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, Power, State, Natural ressources, Justice, Election, Social, Medias
Organizations :
Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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