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  How to Improve the Living and Working Conditions of Teachers in West Africa? 05/09/2025

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  Published on June 26, 2025, this WATHI brief highlights the critical need to improve the living and working conditions of teachers in West Africa. Whi...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Benin , Ivory Coste , Guinea

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
How to Improve the Living and Working Conditions of Teachers in West Africa? 05/09/2025
Summary :
Published on June 26, 2025, this WATHI brief highlights the critical need to improve the living and working conditions of teachers in West Africa. While teachers are pivotal amid rapid population growth and soaring demand for education, they face precarious circumstances: inadequate salaries, urban–rural disparities, poor housing, classroom overcrowding, deficient infrastructure, lack of psychosocial support, and insufficient ongoing training. The article advocates for a strategic, collaborative response involving governments, technical partners, unions, civil society, and citizens. It stresses the importance of salary upgrades, better support systems (housing, transport), incentives for rural postings, and comprehensive measures to restore dignity to the profession. These actions are deemed essential for building resilient, inclusive, and future-oriented education systems in West Africa.
Keywords :
Governance, Education, Politique publique, Recruitment
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WATHI
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• State-national agency report / Governance, Security and human rights,

  Mali Country Report 28/08/2025

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  The Mali country profile compiles 479 references spanning governance, security, peace, education, gender, economy, and environment. On governance, it ...

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  Country : Mali

  Organizations : IRD, ICE, PASAS
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State-national agency report / Governance, Security and human rights,
Mali Country Report 28/08/2025
Summary :
The Mali country profile compiles 479 references spanning governance, security, peace, education, gender, economy, and environment. On governance, it highlights the democratic backsliding in the Sahel and debates around the “fetishization” of elections, while proposing alternative forms of substantive democracy. The security section (178 references) explores the organization of jihadist groups (JNIM, AQMI), their identity dynamics (notably among the Fulani), resource bases (gold mining, drug trafficking), and counter-responses (local militias, Wagner). Peace and mediation studies emphasize intercommunal dialogue, inclusivity, and the role of civil society and women. Education and youth analyses discuss girls’ access to schooling, gender-based violence, and youth employment. Economic studies examine debt sustainability, the implications of ECOWAS withdrawal, and women’s entrepreneurship. Environmental and pastoralist issues are presented as direct sources of conflict—“polycrises” linking climate change, resource competition, and insecurity. Overall, the report reflects the complexity of Mali’s crises and their regional dimensions
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, Natural ressources, Security, Jihad, Political Violence, Education, Gold, Human security, Threat
Organizations :
IRD, ICE, PASAS
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  Time to teach: Teacher attendance and time on task in primary schools, Guinee-Bissau 28/08/2025

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  The Time to Teach report investigates primary school teacher absenteeism in Guinea‑Bissau—a critical barrier to delivering quality education. It ident...

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  Country : Guinea-Bissau

  Organizations : WATHI
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Time to teach: Teacher attendance and time on task in primary schools, Guinee-Bissau 28/08/2025
Summary :
The Time to Teach report investigates primary school teacher absenteeism in Guinea‑Bissau—a critical barrier to delivering quality education. It identifies four distinct forms of absenteeism: school absence, tardiness/early departure, classroom absence, and reduced instructional time (time on task) . Using a mixed-methods approach—including school observations, surveys with 180 teachers, interviews, and focus groups across 20 schools—the study offers grounded insights . Findings reveal that 26% of teachers are absent at least once weekly, 23% regularly experience reduced time on task, and 22% frequently miss their classes . Self-managed schools report lower absenteeism, attributed to community involvement and financial incentives. Key factors supporting teacher presence include active school leadership, teacher job satisfaction, and training UNICEF. The study proposes policy recommendations aimed at improving employment conditions, bolstering community engagement, strengthening school leadership, enhancing teacher training, and ensuring learning continuity during school closures.
Keywords :
Governance, Education, Politique publique
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WATHI
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  The Challenge of Financing Mass and Quality Education in West Africa 04/09/2025

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  The article discusses the challenge of financing mass and quality education in West Africa. It begins by noting the region’s low education budget—arou...

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  Country : Senegal

  Organizations : WATHI
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The Challenge of Financing Mass and Quality Education in West Africa 04/09/2025
Summary :
The article discusses the challenge of financing mass and quality education in West Africa. It begins by noting the region’s low education budget—around 4% of GDP compared to the international benchmark of 6%. The area's rapid population growth increases pressure on resources, making financial challenges even more pressing. In a virtual dialogue held in May 2024, organized by WATHI in partnership with the Irish Embassy in Senegal, participants examined the current state of education funding, the impact of demographic growth on education quality, and identified several recommendations. This “QUICK” type article is intended to stimulate public debate and inform policy decisions by presenting key insights and action pathways to ensure quality education access for all in the region.
Keywords :
Governance, Education, Démographie, Funding
Organizations :
WATHI
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