Other documents that may interest you :

• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,

  Mapping corruption risks in the education sector in Guinea 12/01/2026

  Summary :

  This report by the UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning examines corruption risks in Guinea’s education sector, focusing on three c...

  Read more

  Country : Guinea

  Organizations : WATHI
  Follow
Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
Mapping corruption risks in the education sector in Guinea 12/01/2026
Summary :
This report by the UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning examines corruption risks in Guinea’s education sector, focusing on three critical areas: public procurement, school infrastructure construction, and the management of textbooks and school feeding programmes. Despite the existence of a formal regulatory framework, the study identifies widespread practices that undermine transparency, including bribery, manipulation of procurement procedures, weak oversight mechanisms, and limited technical capacity at the local level. School construction projects are frequently affected by political pressure and non-compliance with the official school mapping system. The textbook supply chain is particularly vulnerable, with documented cases of fraud, poor contract enforcement, and large discrepancies between planned and actual distribution. School feeding programmes also face risks related to inflated prices, incomplete deliveries, and substandard food quality. The report concludes with a set of practical recommendations aimed at strengthening accountability, improving stock management systems, enhancing inspection capacities, and increasing community participation to reduce corruption risks in the education sector.
Keywords :
Politics, Bribery, Governance, Education
Organizations :
WATHI
Follow
• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,

  Massive student failures in Benin’s faculties: the difficult beginnings of university reforms 30/01/2026

  Summary :

  The article “Massive student failures in Benin’s faculties: the difficult beginnings of university reforms”, written by Florent Houessinon, examines t...

  Read more

  Country : Benin

  Organizations : WATHI
  Follow
Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
Massive student failures in Benin’s faculties: the difficult beginnings of university reforms 30/01/2026
Summary :
The article “Massive student failures in Benin’s faculties: the difficult beginnings of university reforms”, written by Florent Houessinon, examines the deep crisis affecting public higher education in Benin, highlighted by extremely low success rates, particularly at the University of Abomey-Calavi. At the Faculty of Law and Political Science (FADESP), academic year 2020–2021 data show success rates below 5% in some programs. Several factors are identified, including overcrowded classrooms, weak teaching practices, lack of teacher evaluation, outdated curricula, exam fraud, and the lasting impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. In response, the Beninese government launched a broad reform agenda in 2021, focusing on university governance, teacher recruitment and evaluation, and the creation of ethics and oversight bodies. While these reforms aim to improve academic quality and accountability, the article stresses that they face significant challenges due to entrenched practices and deep structural weaknesses within the university system.
Keywords :
Politics, Governance, Education, Réforme
Organizations :
WATHI
Follow
• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,

  Africa in 2026: Economic Growth Forecast to Exceed That of Asia 27/01/2026

  Summary :

  The article examines Africa’s economic outlook for 2026, drawing on the analysis of Kenyan scholar Ken Opalo. Based on forecasts from the African Deve...

  Read more

  Country : Nigeria

  Organizations : WATHI
  Follow
Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
Africa in 2026: Economic Growth Forecast to Exceed That of Asia 27/01/2026
Summary :
The article examines Africa’s economic outlook for 2026, drawing on the analysis of Kenyan scholar Ken Opalo. Based on forecasts from the African Development Bank, Africa’s economic growth is expected to reach 4.4%, slightly surpassing Asia’s projected growth of 4.1%, an unprecedented situation in recent history. This growth is largely driven by commodities, particularly metals, and reflects a recovery after the COVID-19 slowdown. While acknowledging that GDP growth is an imperfect indicator of collective well-being, the author argues that growth remains preferable to stagnation, especially in low-income countries. Nations such as Ghana, Zambia and Ethiopia are showing signs of recovery. Major economies like Nigeria and South Africa are also improving, supported by macroeconomic reforms, energy sector changes and industrial investments. However, the article highlights persistent structural constraints, including poor management of natural resources, widespread smuggling, and chronic underinvestment in education, which undermine Africa’s ability to convert growth into long-term, inclusive development.
Keywords :
Governance
Organizations :
WATHI
Follow
• Podcast / Governance, Security and human rights,

  Far from the battle of narratives and passions 30/01/2026

  Summary :

  The article “Far from the battle of narratives and passions: exploring the lived experiences of populations in besieged localities in Mali” draws on t...

  Read more

  Country : Mali

  Organizations : WATHI
  Follow
Podcast / Governance, Security and human rights,
Far from the battle of narratives and passions 30/01/2026
Summary :
The article “Far from the battle of narratives and passions: exploring the lived experiences of populations in besieged localities in Mali” draws on the research study Living under blockade: areas under JNIM influence in Mali, conducted by Mahamadou Bassirou Tangara and Ibrahima Poudiougou. The study examines the impact of blockades imposed by jihadist armed groups, particularly the Katiba Macina affiliated with JNIM, on civilian populations in central Mali. Using a qualitative and comparative methodology in the Mopti and Ségou regions, the authors document the severe consequences of these blockades: isolation, collapse of economic activities, targeted violence, restrictions on movement, social fragmentation, and school closures. The article highlights blockade as a long-term strategy of territorial control with devastating effects on daily life, far beyond military considerations. By centering local voices and lived experiences, the research moves away from ideological narratives and provides grounded insights that are essential for informing political and security decision-making in Mali.
Keywords :
Politics, Governance, Security, Crisis, Groupes armés
Organizations :
WATHI
Follow