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...

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...

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...