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  Role of Mbororo Women in Climate Change Adaptation in the North-West Region of Cameroon 11/04/2025

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  This article explores the role of Mbororo women in climate change adaptation in Cameroon’s North-West region. Despite their marginalization due to pat...

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  Country : Cameroon

  Organizations : Global Africa
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Journal article / Resilience,
Role of Mbororo Women in Climate Change Adaptation in the North-West Region of Cameroon 11/04/2025
Summary :
This article explores the role of Mbororo women in climate change adaptation in Cameroon’s North-West region. Despite their marginalization due to patriarchal traditions, these indigenous women have developed resilient agro-pastoral strategies such as small-scale livestock farming, dairy production, pasture cultivation, and income diversification. Using an ecofeminist framework, the study shows that women possess ecological knowledge systems passed across generations, including weather prediction and traditional veterinary practices. While facing barriers such as discrimination, limited access to land, education, and credit, their contribution to sustainable livelihoods is substantial. The author calls for greater recognition of indigenous knowledge and enhanced inclusion of women in climate adaptation policies.
Keywords :
Pastoralism, Women, Discrimination
Organizations :
Global Africa
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• Journal article / Governance, Security and human rights,

  Poverty reduction strategies and agricultural policies 13/03/2025

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  The article "Are Poverty Reduction Strategies and Agricultural Policies Engaging in West and Central Africa?" by Abdou Salam Fall and Thiendou Niang, ...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Cameroon , Niger , Senegal , Benin

  Organizations : LARTES-IFAN, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar
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Journal article / Governance, Security and human rights,
Poverty reduction strategies and agricultural policies 13/03/2025
Summary :
The article "Are Poverty Reduction Strategies and Agricultural Policies Engaging in West and Central Africa?" by Abdou Salam Fall and Thiendou Niang, published by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) in June 2005, analyzes the links between poverty reduction strategies (PRSs) and agricultural policies in West and Central Africa. The study examines their coherence, implementation, and the effectiveness of their coordination. PRSs often include agriculture among their priorities, but without real integration with existing agricultural policies. Furthermore, civil society participation in decision-making processes remains limited, resulting in a lack of influence on strategic directions. The article also highlights that structural inequalities (land reform, market access, trade policies) are not sufficiently taken into account. Finally, it recommends better policy coordination, increased participation of local stakeholders, and improved resource management to ensure more effective results.
Keywords :
State, Economic Development, Inequality, Education, Development, Food security, Poverty, Soicial sciences, Researh, Knowlege production
Organizations :
LARTES-IFAN, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Security and human rights,

  Statelessness in Senegal and West Africa: A Little-Known and Devastating Scourge 21/05/2025

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  Modou Ndiaye's article highlights statelessness in West Africa, particularly in Senegal, where over a million people are stateless and hundreds of tho...

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  Country : Senegal

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Security and human rights,
Statelessness in Senegal and West Africa: A Little-Known and Devastating Scourge 21/05/2025
Summary :
Modou Ndiaye's article highlights statelessness in West Africa, particularly in Senegal, where over a million people are stateless and hundreds of thousands at risk. This issue stems from legal gaps, discriminatory nationality policies, border changes, lack of awareness about civil registration, and the absence of automatic nationality transmission. The consequences are severe: lack of access to education, healthcare, and formal employment. The author calls for legislative reforms, modernization of civil registration, awareness campaigns, and the establishment of procedures to determine stateless status, in line with international conventions ratified by Senegal.
Keywords :
Human Rights, Discrimination, Nationality, Statelessness
Organizations :
WATHI
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Security and human rights,

  victim, Fighter, Activist: What Role for Sudanese Women in the War? 28/04/2025

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  Since April 15, 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in a civil war between the national army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (R...

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  Country : Sudan

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Security and human rights,
victim, Fighter, Activist: What Role for Sudanese Women in the War? 28/04/2025
Summary :
Since April 15, 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in a civil war between the national army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemetti). While Sudanese women are often portrayed solely as victims—especially of sexual violence systematically used as a weapon of war—the article advocates for a broader acknowledgment of their multifaceted roles. Many women have taken up arms or become activists advocating for justice and peace. The dominant narrative that confines them to victimhood silences their agency and reinforces their political marginalization. Yet, their participation in rebuilding Sudan is critical. The article calls for a deconstruction of reductive gendered perceptions in conflict to ensure women’s inclusion in peacebuilding and governance.
Keywords :
Politics, Governance, Conflict, Women, Violence, Discrimination, Marginalisation, Food insecurity
Organizations :
WATHI
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