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  Rethinking disability in Senegal: Analysis of norms and discourses on disability 06/03/2025

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  The report “Rethinking Disability in Senegal: Analysis of Norms and Discourses on Disability” by Dr. Annick Nganya Tchamwa and Pr Abdou Salam Fall ana...

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  Country : Senegal

  Organizations : LARTES-IFAN, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar
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Journal article / Governance, Inclusion,
Rethinking disability in Senegal: Analysis of norms and discourses on disability 06/03/2025
Summary :
The report “Rethinking Disability in Senegal: Analysis of Norms and Discourses on Disability” by Dr. Annick Nganya Tchamwa and Pr Abdou Salam Fall analyzes the social representations of disability in Senegal through a qualitative study using Nvivo software. It highlights the social and cultural constructions that influence the perception of disability, often assimilated to mystical beliefs or transgressions of social norms. The study also explores forms of discrimination and stigmatization, particularly in religion, family, access to social services and employment. People with disabilities face many obstacles, including institutional exclusion and difficulties in social and marital integration. However, the article also highlights the resilience strategies put in place, such as self-acceptance and community participation.
Keywords :
Power, Inequality, Gender, Natural ressources, Justice, Education, Family, Gold, Social, Discrimination, Disability
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LARTES-IFAN, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar
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• Interview / Governance,

  Women's Presence in Political Life in Senegal: What Future? 07/04/2025

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  In her interview, Amayel Diop, a lecturer and researcher at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, discusses the challenges of women's participation in...

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  Country : Senegal

  Organizations : WATHI
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Interview / Governance,
Women's Presence in Political Life in Senegal: What Future? 07/04/2025
Summary :
In her interview, Amayel Diop, a lecturer and researcher at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, discusses the challenges of women's participation in Senegalese politics. She highlights the difficulty women face in balancing family life and political engagement, particularly due to political meetings often being scheduled at times incompatible with their domestic responsibilities. Ms. Diop critiques the 2010 parity law, believing it has not achieved its goals due to a lack of enforcement mechanisms. She urges women to move beyond secondary roles and take on leadership positions. Emphasizing the importance of intellectual and financial empowerment, she advocates for greater solidarity among women to overcome persistent sociocultural barriers.
Keywords :
Inequality, Gender, Women, Political participation
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WATHI
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,

  Expansion of higher education and social inequalities in sub-Saharan Africa 17/03/2025

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  Over the past three decades, participation in higher education in sub-Saharan Africa has grown at an accelerating pace. However, enrollment rates rem...

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  Country : Nigeria , Senegal , Kenya

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
Expansion of higher education and social inequalities in sub-Saharan Africa 17/03/2025
Summary :
Over the past three decades, participation in higher education in sub-Saharan Africa has grown at an accelerating pace. However, enrollment rates remain modest compared to other developing regions. This growth has not kept pace with population growth and pent-up demand for higher education. Data on participation by social or ethnic group are limited, making it difficult to assess the equitable distribution of this expansion. Studies indicate that the "massification" of higher education has not yet occurred in the region, with significant variations by gender, geography, and ethnicity. The diversification of higher education landscapes, marked by the elevation of often under-resourced public institutions to university status and the consolidation of a large and disparate private sector, raises questions about the quality of education. Accumulated student resistance to tuition fee increases or other reforms may reflect tensions between new groups seeking access to higher education as a means of social mobility and elites aiming to control the transformation of this sector to consolidate their ascendancy.
Keywords :
Governance, Inequality, Education, Politique publique
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WATHI
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  Substantive Democracy Tested by Electoral Democracy and New Wars in Africa 16/04/2025

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  The article explores the shortcomings of electoral democracy in Africa, often limited to formal processes with little impact on citizens' lives. It ad...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Ghana

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
Substantive Democracy Tested by Electoral Democracy and New Wars in Africa 16/04/2025
Summary :
The article explores the shortcomings of electoral democracy in Africa, often limited to formal processes with little impact on citizens' lives. It advocates for substantive democracy, focused on human dignity, reducing inequalities, and ensuring effective participation. The author highlights that post-electoral crises and armed conflicts, termed "new wars," weaken institutions and hinder democratic consolidation. He calls for rethinking the political contract by integrating inclusive policies and strengthening societal resilience against security challenges.
Keywords :
Governance, Inequality, Conflict, Democracy
Organizations :
WATHI
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