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Territorial Development and Access to Basic Services

Improving access to basic services in fragile areas is one of the priorities of the Sahel Alliance. These regions, which are often border regions, face major security, humanitarian and climatic vulnerabilities. Far from the capitals, they also often suffer from inadequate public services. In collaboration with local partners, the members…

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Responding to the Expansion of Crises in the Sahel and Strengthening Joint Initiatives – Focus of the 14th Operational Steering Committee Meeting

The members of the Sahel Alliance met in Brussels on 14 May 2024 for their 14th Operational Steering Committee, following an invitation from Ousmane Diagana, Vice-President of the World Bank for West and Central Africa. At the heart of the discussions was the need to better coordinate actions in order…

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Resilience in the Sahel: How Universities are in Strengthening Food and Agricultural Security

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…

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Editorial – June 2024

Dear Madam, Sir, dear members, dear partners, We are delighted to dedicate this latest newsletter to shock resilience. This topic is one of the key priorities of the Sahel Alliance, which was adopted in the summer of 2023 during our last General Assembly in Nouakchott. Since then, Alliance members have…

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Priorities for the Italian Cooperation in the Sahel: Food Security, Youth and Gender Equality

Africa remains the main beneficiary of development aid and activities financed by the Italian cooperation, in line with the approach and objectives of the Mattei Plan to strengthen relations with the African continent. This cooperation involves partnerships with national and international stakeholders to identify and implement ambitious projects in strategic…

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Editorial – March 2024

An editorial by Ousmane Diagana, World Bank Vice-President for West and Central Africa, Chairman of the Sahel Alliance Operational Steering Committee As we mark Women history month, I want to celebrate all girls and women, their resilience, commitment, and leadership. For many years, women have been at the forefront and…

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