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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…

Conflicts over natural resources are contributing to the deterioration of the security situation in the Sahel. Lack of access to these resources is a major constraint on sustainable development. To make a positive difference, it is essential to support dialogue between communities sharing resources, as well as social cohesion initiatives.…

The World Bank is supporting a major initiative to tackle urgent challenges in the Senegal River Valley. To discuss sustainable development strategies and adaptation to climate change in this region, a high-level Regional Forum was held in Saint-Louis, Senegal, at the start of 2024. The Senegal River Valley is a…

How do intertwined crises and political instability in the Sahel affect development efforts and how can development partners provide more efficient and effective support to the populations on the ground? These questions were at the heart of the conversation during the Sahel Alliance high-level event “Turmoil in the Sahel: Challenges…