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• Infographie / Governance, Security and human rights,

  Are Mobile Public Services a Solution for the Sahel? 21/04/2025

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  The infographic “Are Mobile Public Services a Solution for the Sahel?” summarizes a multi-country study conducted in Fada N’Gourma (Burkina Faso), Gao...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Mauritania

  Organizations : AFD, IRD, ICE, PASAS
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Infographie / Governance, Security and human rights,
Are Mobile Public Services a Solution for the Sahel? 21/04/2025
Summary :
The infographic “Are Mobile Public Services a Solution for the Sahel?” summarizes a multi-country study conducted in Fada N’Gourma (Burkina Faso), Gao (Mali), and Hodh El Chargui (Mauritania). The research explores the challenges faced by underserved or excluded populations in accessing public services due to geographical, economic, structural, cultural, and psychological distances. The study reveals limited public service coverage in peripheral areas, heightened mistrust of the state under insecurity, but also a widespread demand for its return. Promising local innovations include multi-service market hubs, rural FM radio stations, and a decentralized infrastructure failure alert system. While critiques often target frontline agents, the state itself remains a symbol of legitimate authority. The study combines mapping, 441 interviews, and 21 focus groups in 22 localities across the three countries.
Keywords :
Power, Natural ressources, Security, Justice, Education, Gold, Public Administration, Human security, Social, Customs
Organizations :
AFD, IRD, ICE, PASAS
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• Policy brief / Governance,

  Displacement and Urbanization 22/04/2025

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  This Policy Brief analyzes how population displacements have accelerated urbanization in secondary cities across the Sahel, particularly in Burkina Fa...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Niger , Ivory Coste

  Organizations : AFD, IRD, ICE, PASAS, FCDO
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Policy brief / Governance,
Displacement and Urbanization 22/04/2025
Summary :
This Policy Brief analyzes how population displacements have accelerated urbanization in secondary cities across the Sahel, particularly in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. These cities, already marked by infrastructural shortcomings, face mounting pressure on housing, land use, and basic services. The massive influx of internally displaced persons (IDPs) reshapes social dynamics, especially gender roles, with displaced women often becoming heads of households under precarious conditions. “Non-loti” areas—informal settlements—emerge as default reception zones despite lacking infrastructure. Displaced populations are sometimes viewed with suspicion and associated with security threats. The study urges moving beyond institutional categories and quantitative data, advocating for deeper exploration of “practical norms” that govern urban life. It calls for empirical research to guide inclusive urban planning and better integration of displaced communities in fragile Sahelian contexts.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, Natural ressources, Education, Gold, Threat, Urbanisation, Soicial sciences, Researh, Knowlege production, Internally displaced persons
Organizations :
AFD, IRD, ICE, PASAS, FCDO
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,

  A Governance of Humanity Beyond Natural Resources 15/04/2025

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  The article explores the link between natural resource exploitation and conflicts in Africa, highlighting that reliance on these resources has often l...

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  Country : Chad , Nigeria

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
A Governance of Humanity Beyond Natural Resources 15/04/2025
Summary :
The article explores the link between natural resource exploitation and conflicts in Africa, highlighting that reliance on these resources has often led to armed violence and social inequalities. It advocates for a shift towards governance centered on intangible capital, emphasizing the importance of knowledge, innovation, and social justice. The author suggests that sustainable development in Africa should be based on empowering individuals through education and valuing indigenous knowledge, thereby reducing dependence on natural resources and promoting substantive democracy.
Keywords :
Governance, Natural ressources, Democracy, Social
Organizations :
WATHI
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Security and human rights,

  Food Security in the Sahel and West Africa: Where Do We Really Stand? 22/04/2025

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  Food insecurity in West Africa and the Sahel stems from structural issues aggravated by conflict, political instability, climate shocks, and underinve...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Chad , Mali , Niger , Nigeria , Senegal , Ivory Coste , Ghana , Cape Verde

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Security and human rights,
Food Security in the Sahel and West Africa: Where Do We Really Stand? 22/04/2025
Summary :
Food insecurity in West Africa and the Sahel stems from structural issues aggravated by conflict, political instability, climate shocks, and underinvestment in agriculture. In 2023, an estimated 86.5 million people face food insecurity, despite a regional cereal output of 76 million tons. A healthy diet remains unaffordable for most due to high food prices and poor dietary diversity. Current responses—such as PREGEC, the Harmonized Framework, school feeding programs, and cash transfers—are commendable but inadequate in scope. Efforts are needed to modernize agriculture, improve infrastructure, enhance regional cooperation, and diversify funding sources. Market dynamics, low use of improved inputs, and heavy reliance on imports hinder food sovereignty. The report advocates for systemic, integrated governance, support to local producers, and more resilient agricultural systems to ensure nutrition security and sustainable development.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, Natural ressources, Security, Education, Food security, Gold, Human security, Soicial sciences, Researh
Organizations :
WATHI
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