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Update of the interactive map of Alliance Sahel labelled projects

The public interactive map of the Sahel Alliance labelled projects has been updated during the first quarter of 2023. It is accessible from the Sahel Alliance website. The interactive map aims to show the territorial coverage of projects implemented by Sahel Alliance members. It now contains data on a selection…

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The Integrated Territorial Approach (ATI): An approach to aid adapted to fragile areas

In the face of the worsening of conflicts in many regions of the Sahel and their multiple consequences on the living conditions of the populations, the international community is seeking to strengthen the relevance, effectiveness and impact of its aid in these areas, paying particular attention to the prevention and treatment…

25 April 202316 July 2024 News

A strategy to integrate gender in the security & justice sectors in the Sahel

Strengthening women’s participation in society is critical to build inclusive and equitable institutions capable of resolving conflicts in a peaceful way. The underrepresentation of women in the security and justice sectors in the Sahel deepens the trust deficit between the population and security and justice services. One of the missions…

27 March 202320 April 2023 News

6th Extraordinary summit of G5 Sahel Heads of State: the Sahel Alliance reaffirms its determination to work together for the development of the region

At the invitation of H.E. General Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, President of the Republic of Chad and current Chairman of the G5 Sahel, the Heads of State of the G5 Sahel member countries met in extraordinary session on 20 February 2023 in N’Djamena. The aim? To examine the current functioning…

20 February 202320 April 2023 News Forthcoming events News

Editorial – May 2023

Dear members, dear partners, In April, all members of the Sahel Alliance met again for the 11th Operational Steering Committee (CPO). This committee decided on clear guidelines to move our coordination platform towards more targeted, flexible action in line with the region’s development priorities, which are being reviewed under the…

17 January 202323 May 2023 Editoriaux News

“Education is a key driver of stability, social cohesion and peace”

An interview with Ousmane Diagana, a Mauritanian national, World Bank Vice President for West and Central Africa since July 1st, 2020. In this role, he coordinates the World Bank’s relationships with 22 countries and manages a portfolio of projects, technical assistance, and financial resources totalling more than 47 billion dollars.…

17 October 202218 October 2022 Education and youth employment Press

Youth technical and vocational training in Tillabéri: perspectives and experience sharing

In Niger, the training sector and the labour market face many challenges. The public sector alone is not able to absorb the growing number of young jobseekers – 70% of the Nigerien population is under 25. The private sector, while presenting opportunities, currently offers only a limited number of positions,…

4 October 202226 June 2024 News Education and youth employment News Forthcoming events

A new team member to strengthen the Sahel Alliance coordination office

A new employee, Carmelle Nezerwe joins the Sahel Alliance office in Brussels. As Office Manager, Carmelle will be in charge of organising the Alliance’s events. We are pleased to welcome her into our team to strengthen efforts towards partnerships for development in the Sahel! Driven by the vast economic disparities…

13 June 202213 June 2022 News

Joint mobilisation for climate-resilient development in the Sahel

Environmental degradation and climate change threaten people’s livelihoods, impact the potential for economic growth, social cohesion, and the security and stability of the region. On May 18, during an event organized within the framework of the COP15 to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, the Sahel Alliance, the Great…

31 May 202231 May 2022 Agriculture, rural development and food security News

“We must draw inspiration from the good practices developed by the Sahelians in soil conservation”

On the sidelines of the fifteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), an interview with the Sub-Regional Coordinator for West Africa and FAO Representative in Senegal, Dr Gouantoueu Robert GUEI. Dr Gouantoueu Robert GUEI (Photo credit: FAO) In the Sahel,…

25 May 202225 May 2022 News