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  Researching migration in West Africa: A systematic and reflexive review 12/11/2025

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  This article offers a systematic and reflexive review of 656 publications (1958–March 2022) on intra-West African migration, sourced from Scopus using...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Gambia , Mali , Senegal , Togo , Guinea , Ghana , Guinea-Bissau , Cape Verde

  Organizations : Comparative Migration Studies (SpringerOpen / Springer Nature)
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Journal article / Security and human rights,
Researching migration in West Africa: A systematic and reflexive review 12/11/2025
Summary :
This article offers a systematic and reflexive review of 656 publications (1958–March 2022) on intra-West African migration, sourced from Scopus using PRISMA and Mayring’s qualitative content analysis. It documents a sharp rise in output since the 2000s, with research clustered on Ghana and Nigeria, followed by Senegal, Mali, and Burkina Faso. Dominant topics are work/labour, social/family relations, and ethnicity/identity, while environment and climate change have recently gained traction. Studies focus more on outcomes than drivers of migration and tend to privilege urban destinations (the “urban trap”). Women and youth remain underrepresented, and translocal approaches are still uncommon. In terms of knowledge production, authors’ affiliations are predominantly in the US and Europe, reflecting postcolonial hierarchies; the authors call for decolonizing research agendas and strengthening West Africa-based scholarship.
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Migration, Gender, Climate change, Environment, Youth, Women
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Comparative Migration Studies (SpringerOpen / Springer Nature)
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,

  Safety of Women Journalists in Guinea-Bissau 19/11/2025

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  The article highlights the situation of women journalists in Guinea-Bissau and the specific risks they face in their profession. Conducted by the Medi...

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  Country : Guinea-Bissau

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
Safety of Women Journalists in Guinea-Bissau 19/11/2025
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The article highlights the situation of women journalists in Guinea-Bissau and the specific risks they face in their profession. Conducted by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) in December 2022, the study shows that women represent only about 20 % of media personnel in the country and frequently encounter sexual harassment, online threats, professional discrimination and organizational violence. They are often excluded from leadership positions, receive less training and protection, and confront entrenched cultural norms. The report warns of the lack of safety mechanisms tailored to their needs—both physical and digital—and calls on media organisations, unions and public authorities to adopt gender-sensitive protective measures, strengthen capacities and implement policies that explicitly address the safety of women journalists.
Keywords :
Politics, Governance, Gender, Women, Medias, Violence
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WATHI
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• Journal article / Governance, Inclusion,

  Financial inclusion, gender gaps and agricultural productivity in Mali 18/09/2025

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  This paper investigates how financial inclusion and gender gaps affect agricultural productivity in Mali, a country affected by fragility and long‐sta...

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  Country : Mali

  Organizations : Review of Development Economics (John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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Journal article / Governance, Inclusion,
Financial inclusion, gender gaps and agricultural productivity in Mali 18/09/2025
Summary :
This paper investigates how financial inclusion and gender gaps affect agricultural productivity in Mali, a country affected by fragility and long‐standing conflicts. Using data from the 2017 LSMS-ISA household survey, the author quantifies the impact of financial inclusion on agricultural output. The findings show that financial inclusion has a positive and significant effect on productivity. However, a gender gap remains: female farmers have substantially lower productivity compared to male farmers. Across full model specifications, this gender gap ranges between 44.5 % and 49.8 %. The article offers policy recommendations aimed at enhancing access to financial services, addressing gender inequalities, and thus boosting agricultural productivity in Mali. Suggested interventions include improved financial instruments, training, and infrastructure designed for women. These findings are relevant to policymakers and financial institutions seeking to promote equitable agricultural growth.
Keywords :
Agriculture, Gender, Environment, Women, Politique publique, Inclusion
Organizations :
Review of Development Economics (John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,

  Challenges to Girls’ Education: Menstrual Precarity in Schools 30/09/2025

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  The article “Challenges to Girls’ Education: Menstrual Precarity in Schools,” published by WATHI, examines how difficulties in managing menstruation i...

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  Country : Senegal

  Organizations : WATHI
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Challenges to Girls’ Education: Menstrual Precarity in Schools 30/09/2025
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The article “Challenges to Girls’ Education: Menstrual Precarity in Schools,” published by WATHI, examines how difficulties in managing menstruation in school settings significantly hinder girls’ access to education. It highlights that many girls lack the means to purchase sanitary products or do not have access to adequate school sanitation facilities, resulting in absences during menstrual periods—thereby undermining their continuity in schooling and academic performance. The article also emphasizes cultural stigmas and taboos associated with menstruation that further exclude girls from participating fully in school life. To address these barriers, the article recommends implementing awareness programs, ensuring the provision of hygiene facilities in schools, and integrating menstrual issues into education and gender policies.
Keywords :
Gender, Poverty, Women, Health, Hygiène
Organizations :
WATHI
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