Niger remains trapped in high levels of fragility and conflict, which are exacerbated by climate shocks. This year, flooding combined with heavy rain affected more than 1.5 million people. The socio-political environment remains challenging. Political instability and sanctions following the...

This study investigates the rise of social inequalities in oil-producing communities in Nigeria's Niger Delta, identifying factors that contribute to socioeconomic disparities. Over the last two decades, these communities have endured environmental degradation, youth violence, militancy, and...

Au Sahel, la protection sociale adaptative (PSA) est un ensemble de politiques, de systèmes et de programmes de protection sociale qui favorisent le capital humain, la productivité et la résilience des plus pauvres et renforcent leur capacité à se préparer aux chocs, à y faire face et à...

We are currently witnessing complex interactions between climate change, development and security challenges, and social relations in many contexts globally. Programming focusing on these issues, especially with a focus on social cohesion, is rapidly expanding. However, data on the linkages...

Die durch Putsche etablierten Militärregime in Mali (2020), Burkina Faso (2022) und Niger (2023) stellen Deutschland und seine europäischen Partner vor Zielkonflikte und Dilemmata. Entsprechend viel Zeit benötigen die Europäer, einen angemessenen Kurs gegenüber den Militärregimen...

Climate impacts are intensifying, but knowledge of social impacts is limited. This DIIS Report documents novel findings of considerable social cohesion losses in highly vulnerable areas of the Sahel and West Africa affected by climate change, forced mobility and insecurity. It finds that social...

This study investigates the impact of sibling effects on children's educational outcomes in Ghana and Niger, with a focus on disability and gender disparities. Surveys conducted in both countries utilize the Washington Group Child Functional Module (WG-CFM) to identify children's disability...

Die durch Putsche etablierten Militärregime in Mali (2020), Burkina Faso (2022) und Niger (2023) stellen Deutschland und seine europäischen Partner vor Zielkonflikte und Dilemmata. Entsprechend viel Zeit benötigen die Europäer, einen angemessenen Kurs gegenüber den Militärregimen...

Investments in infrastructure are necessary to achieve the objective of Sustainable Development Goal2 (SDG2), which is to "end hunger, ensure food security and promote sustainable agriculture" and to also create jobs in the Sahel region, specifically in Niger and Côte d'Ivoire. A significant...

This study investigates the impact of sibling effects on children's educational outcomes in Ghana and Niger, with a focus on disability and gender disparities. Surveys conducted in both countries utilize the Washington Group Child Functional Module (WG-CFM) to identify children’s disability...

Violent conflicts act as disincentives for sustainable socioeconomic development in conflict-prone societies, especially in the Global South. Existing studies focus largely on economic, political, and social triggers of violent conflicts; cultural factors, while important, are often not...

Climate impacts are intensifying, but knowledge of social impacts is limited. This DIIS Report documents novel findings of considerable social cohesion losses in highly vulnerable areas of the Sahel and West Africa affected by climate change, forced mobility and insecurity. It finds that social...

Political instability and sanctions following the military takeover last July have severely and persistently affected economic and social conditions. The security situation continues to exacerbate the country's fragility. While working on a new development strategy, the authorities have declared...

We are currently witnessing complex interactions between climate change, development and security challenges, and social relations in many contexts globally. Programming focusing on these issues, especially with a focus on social cohesion, is rapidly expanding. However, data on the linkages...

Convergence is the merging or coming together of separate elements. In the realm of social protection, this translates into the effective coordination and alignment of different humanitarian and development initiatives toward a shared national vision. Convergence between humanitarian operations...

Using the Round 9 Afrobarometer survey data for Niger, this study examined the determinants of support for military intervention with particular focus on political instability, perceived corruption in the democratic government, and socioeconomic deprivation. The descriptive results showed that...

Since his election in 2017, President Emmanuel Macron has tried to distance himself from established and widely criticised patterns of France's Africa policy. He diversified relations with Africa in regional and substantive terms, integrated non-state actors and cultivated a comparatively open...

Extremist activities and violence in the centres of conflict in the Sahel (i.e. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger) are moving south towards the four countries of interest of this paper (Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Senegal and Togo). At the time of writing, all except Ghana have experienced direct jihadist...

The study reviews the very fragmented data on Covid-19 morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, and puts it into perspective with French and international data. Two Sahelian countries are studied in more detail: Burkina-Faso and Niger. Several seroprevalence surveys are reviewed, showing a...

Conflict undermines development, while poverty, in turn, breeds conflict. Policy interventions such as cash transfers could lower engagement in conflict by raising poor households' welfare and productivity. However, cash transfers may also trigger appropriation or looting of cash or assets. The...

Aspergillus niger is widely applied in the fermentation industry, which would produce abundant mycelium residues every year. As a kind of solid waste, mycelium residues seriously affected the environment. How to manage and utilize this solid waste is a problem for the fermentation industry. It...

Education is a fundamental human right and it is a global Sustainable Development Goal to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all.” Many children with disabilities in low-income countries, however, continue to be excluded from educational opportunities at great cost to...

The present document has been developed using a participatory approach where the EUAA and Niger have been working together in the drafting and identification of areas of cooperation. It outlines relevant areas for the delivery of targeted capacity-building activities to be implemented using EUAA...

Niger is a fragile country, marked by a poorly diversified economy and extreme poverty. Climate change, rapid demographic growth, and weak governance are major threats to Niger's growth. These changes have led to human losses, decreased soil productivity, and increased competition for access to...

Niger is a fragile country, marked by a poorly diversified economy and extreme poverty. Climate change, rapid demographic growth, and weak governance are major threats to Niger's growth. These changes have led to human losses, decreased soil productivity, and increased competition for access to...

The study reviews the very fragmented data on Covid-19 morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, and puts it into perspective with French and international data. Two Sahelian countries are studied in more detail: Burkina-Faso and Niger. Several seroprevalence surveys are reviewed, showing a...

Extremist activities and violence in the centres of conflict in the Sahel (i.e. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger) are moving south towards the four countries of interest of this paper (Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Senegal and Togo). At the time of writing, all except Ghana have experienced direct jihadist...

Conflict undermines development, while poverty, in turn, breeds conflict. Policy interventions such as cash transfers could lower engagement in conflict by raising poor households’ welfare and productivity. However, cash transfers may also trigger appropriation or looting of cash or assets....

Education is a fundamental human right and it is a global Sustainable Development Goal to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all.” Many children with disabilities in low-income countries, however, continue to be excluded from educational opportunities at great cost to...

We examine the impact of multinational oil companies' (MOCs) corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives on enabling youth participation in theecotourism development in Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Results from the use ofaverage treatment test of a combined propensity score matching and...

This paper presents Niger's Third Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Request for Extension, Rephasing, and Modification of Performance Criteria of the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, and Request for an Arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The...

This selected issue paper investigates the drivers of diversification and explores the potential for fostering diversification in Niger with a focus on horizontal policies. The empirical results from panel regressions indicate that reforms to enhance human capital and the quality of...

Niger's exposure to recurrent shocks, including climate shocks, increases its vulnerability to food insecurity. This paper aims to quantify the combined effects of climate shocks and food insecurity on key economic variables and identify the most effective mitigation policy responses using a...

As livelihoods in Niger still depend to a large extent on agricultural production, shocks related to climate change and insecurity present a threat for the country's development path and are the main sources of vulnerability for the population in rural areas. This paper uses data from the latest...

Financial inclusion can increase economic growth and productivity and reduce poverty and inequality by helping people and firms-particularly SMEs-to save and invest, smooth consumption, and better manage financial risks. This paper highlights Niger's lag compared to other WAEMU countries in...

This paper explores the state of gender equality and education attainment of girls in Niger. It also estimates the macroeconomic gains from reducing gaps in education between boys and girls using a micro-founded general equilibrium model. The analysis shows that Niger has made some progress...

Despite some progress, poverty remains elevated and education and health outcomes are lagging. This paper finds evidence of inefficiencies in education, health, and social protection spending in Niger. Programs are typically not well-targeted, some are regressive, and there are significant...

This Selected Issues paper aims at providing an analytical underpinning for the policy recommendations of the 2022 Article IV Consultation with Niger. The different chapters address key development challenges for the country and contribute to the reflection on policies to build resilience and...

This paper presents Niger's 2022 Article IV Consultation, Second Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, and Requests for a Waiver of Non-Observance of Performance Criterion and Modification of Performance Criteria. Niger's near and medium-term economic outlook remains broadly...

Since his election in 2017, President Emmanuel Macron has tried to distance himself from established and widely criticised patterns of France's Africa policy. He diversified relations with Africa in regional and substantive terms, integrated non-state actors and cultivated a comparatively open...

Conflict undermines development, while poverty, in turn, breeds conflict. Policy interventions such as cash transfers could lower engagement in conflict by raising poor households' welfare and productivity. However, cash transfers may also trigger appropriation or looting of cash or assets. The...

Seit dem gewaltsamen Tod von Präsident Idris Déby im April 2021 versucht die herrschende Elite im Tschad, ihre Macht durch die dynastische Nachfolge seines Sohnes Mahamat zu sichern. Mit dem Beschluss von Oktober 2022, den Übergangsprozess um zwei Jahre zu verlängern und Mahamat Déby...

Mit der Task Force Takuba hat Frankreich 2019 bis 2022 eine europäische Militäroperation in Mali angeführt, die sich vom übrigen europäischen Engagement im Sahel unterscheidet: Es handelte sich um einen riskanten Kampfeinsatz einer multinationalen Ad-hoc-Koalition, der außerhalb der EU...