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Digital technology and employment for young people in the Sahel: meeting the challenges and creating opportunities

On Thursday 3 June, a workshop was held in videoconference format to discuss the prospects of digital technology for developing youth employment in the Sahel. This event, initiated by the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), was held within the framework of the “private sector” working group of the Sahel…

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Sahel: a new financial tool to fight poverty and inequality at the grassroots level

From Nouakchott, the G5 Sahel & Sahel Alliance launched on Thursday 21 October “The Sahel Facility”, a programme to help the most vulnerable populations in the Tri-border region. The German government is supporting the project with €50 million in funding. Called “The Sahel Facility”, the programme will provide the target…

1 June 202116 February 2024 News

A GLIMMER OF HOPE FOR THE WHITE GOLD SECTOR IN BURKINA FASO

Cotton growing is a major pillar of the economy in Burkina Faso. In addition to the processing industry, the textile craft industry makes an important contribution to the local valorisation of cotton. The artisanal cotton processing sub-sector plays a significant role in the fight against poverty through its ability to…

25 May 2021 News

Niger: access to drinking water in fragile cross-border areas (PDU)

Joy and hope with the arrival of drinking water for the populations of Bardouga and Sargane in the region of Tillabéri in Niger. The inhabitants of the communities of Bardouga and Sargane in the department of Ouallam now have access to drinking water following the rehabilitation of the supply system…

26 April 202126 April 2021 Decentralization and basic services News

Fighting climate change: an opportunity for conflict prevention in the Sahel

Conflicts over natural resources play a significant role in the deterioration of the security situation in the Sahel, and lack of access to them is clearly a major constraint to sustainable development. In this region, climate change is even increasing stress and risks such as the reduction of water availability…

15 April 202121 April 2021 Agriculture, rural development and food security News

Niger: defeating hunger and defying climate change

More than 80% of the Niger’s population live from agriculture. However, it is often practised inefficiently. A project of the German Cooperation shows that yields can be significantly increased by expanding small-scale irrigation infrastructure. On 8 March 2021, Niger’s Prime Minister Brigi Rafini formally launched the second phase of the…

12 April 202112 April 2021 Agriculture, rural development and food security News

Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment: A Unique Opportunity for the Sahel

Every year, International Women’s Day provides an opportunity to take stock of the state of play regarding women’s rights. It is also an opportune occasion to acknowledge the persistence of inequalities between men and women, but also to raise awareness of the need to eliminate the barriers that prevent women…

8 March 20218 March 2021 News

Burkina Faso: the municipalities improve people’s access to basic social services and local democracy

Nearly half of the population in Burkina Faso lives below the poverty line. Their access to clean water, education or health care is often not guaranteed. With decentralisation, the Government of Burkina Faso aims to ensure that the development of these basic benefits is designed by local communities, in order…

2 February 20212 February 2021 Decentralization and basic services News

Editorial – May 2021

Madam, Sir, dear members, dear partners, Since 20 April, all eyes have been on Chad, following the death of President Idriss Déby Itno. We extend our deepest condolences to the Chadian people and assure them of our solidarity and support in facing the country’s development challenges. The Alliance members are…

4 January 20217 May 2021 News

116: A NUMBER FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN’S RIGHTS IN BURKINA FASO

Children are a vulnerable group in Burkina Faso, and respect for their fundamental rights is sometimes undermined. Physical and psychological violence against them is the best known, but the phenomenon of child labour is far from being a marginal issue. Underage girls are sent from the countryside to the cities…

19 December 202030 December 2020 News