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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 i...

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  Country : Senegal

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
Challenges to Girls’ Education: Menstrual Precarity in Schools 30/09/2025
Summary :
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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  Managing Election Violence and Sustaining Peace and Security in West Africa 14/10/2025

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  The article Managing Election Violence and Sustaining Peace and Security in West Africa, authored by Professor Charles Ukeje and Dr. Wale Olusola, exp...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Gambia , Mali , Niger , Nigeria , Senegal , Benin , Ivory Coste , Togo , Guinea , Ghana , Liberia , Sierra Leone , Cape Verde

  Organizations : Building Blocks for Peace Foundation (BBFORPEACE) / GPPAC West Africa
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NGO / Association report / Governance, Security and human rights,
Managing Election Violence and Sustaining Peace and Security in West Africa 14/10/2025
Summary :
The article Managing Election Violence and Sustaining Peace and Security in West Africa, authored by Professor Charles Ukeje and Dr. Wale Olusola, explores the persistent issue of electoral violence and its impact on peace and democratic consolidation in West Africa. Published in November 2023 by the Building Blocks for Peace Foundation (BBFORPEACE) and GPPAC West Africa, the paper argues that elections—meant to strengthen democracy—often fuel insecurity. It highlights both structural (poverty, unemployment, exclusion) and immediate (hate speech, manipulation, external influence) causes of electoral violence. The authors recommend returning to civilian rule, promoting peace education, reforming political parties, and enhancing collaboration among ECOWAS, civil society, and development partners. The report underscores that inclusive and peaceful elections are essential to sustaining regional stability and democratic governance.
Keywords :
Gender, Security, Peace, Justice, Conflict, Political Violence, Election, Human security, Violence, Threat
Organizations :
Building Blocks for Peace Foundation (BBFORPEACE) / GPPAC West Africa
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,

  Financing and Transforming Agriculture in the Sahel and West Africa 11/07/2025

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  The article titled “Financing and Transforming Agriculture in the Sahel and West Africa”, written by Dr. Maman-Lawal Bagoudou Mossi, addresses the str...

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  Country : Niger

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
Financing and Transforming Agriculture in the Sahel and West Africa 11/07/2025
Summary :
The article titled “Financing and Transforming Agriculture in the Sahel and West Africa”, written by Dr. Maman-Lawal Bagoudou Mossi, addresses the structural challenges of agriculture, especially in Niger. Structural adjustment programs in the 1980s led to the withdrawal of the state from productive sectors, dismantling support systems for farmers and limiting access to credit. This disengagement increased dependency on imports and worsened trade imbalances. Commercial banks, ill-suited for the realities of agriculture, created a gap filled by the Agricultural Bank of Niger (BAGRI), which offers inclusive credit schemes, particularly for women and youth. The article calls for a major overhaul of agricultural financing, including guaranteed funds, public-private partnerships, modernization of farming techniques, and targeted support policies for producers.
Keywords :
State, Economic Development, Gender, Natural ressources, Education, Development, Gold, Soicial sciences, Researh, Knowlege production
Organizations :
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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