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Integrated Participatory Community Approach: The NGO Garkua Strategy in Niger

Since 2016, the NGO Garkua has been supporting Nigerien communities in sustainable and inclusive development. With humanitarian, economic and social challenges, the organisation relies on an integrated approach combining emergency aid, development projects and social cohesion strengthening. Sani Mourtalla, its permanent secretary, shares with us the strategies and challenges of…

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Sahel Alliance Members’ Priority: Resilience to Shocks Through Food Security

In 2024, the food and nutrition situation remains extremely worrying in the Sahel and West Africa: over 38 million people are currently experiencing acute food and nutrition insecurity. Sahelian population depends mainly on agriculture and livestock income. However, the region is exposed to climatic and environmental hazards, with irregular rainfall,…

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Resilience in the Sahel: How Universities are in Strengthening Food and Agricultural Security

A pioneering initiative in the Sahel, the Réseau des Universités du Sahel pour la Résilience (REUNIR – Sahel Universities Network for Resilience) highlights the impact of collaboration between the academic sector and international organisations in efforts to strengthen food and agricultural resilience. Led by Professor Toguyeni, the network brings together…

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