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“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.…

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Education in the Sahel: moving from intention to impact

A meeting focusing on education in the Sahel was held on October 13 as part of the World Bank Group’s annual meetings, under the aegis of the Sahel Alliance. The discussion took place between government representatives from Sahel countries and Sahel Alliance members as well as key partners. The objective?…

14 October 202220 October 2022 News Education and youth employment

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

Implementation of the ITA in Chad: field meetings and consultations with local authorities

A joint Sahel Alliance mission to assess the level of operationalisation of the Integrated Territorial Approach (ITA) took place from 21 to 24 June 2022 in Kanem and Barh el Gazel. Led by the Director of AFD, and composed of project managers and experts from GIZ, AFD and the Sahel…

3 October 202220 April 2023 News Press

Accelerate growth and prioritize climate adaptation to alleviate poverty and address food insecurity in Sahelian countries

Newly released Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for the G5 Sahel region estimates that up to 13.5 million people across the Sahel could fall into poverty due to climate change-related shocks by 2050 if urgent climate adaptation measures are not taken. The Sahel region is particularly vulnerable to land degradation, experiencing more extreme…

20 September 202220 September 2022 News

A new liaison expert to strengthen the Sahel Alliance’s dynamic in Chad

Daoud Souleyman Adam, an economist by training and specialised in development project management, has joined the Sahel Alliance as a liaison expert in Chad. We are pleased to benefit from his extensive knowledge of the country and his skills in mobilising and engaging stakeholders! Prior to joining the Sahel Alliance,…

16 September 202228 September 2022 News Press

“Niger is replete with potential for any young entrepreneur”

Youth entrepreneurship in Niger is a lever for the country’s development and stability. Louis Akakpo, Private Sector Specialist at the World Bank Group in the West Africa region, shares his analysis and describes how his institution supports the actions initiated by the Nigerien government. Louis Akakpo, Private Sector Specialist, World…

12 September 202212 September 2022 News Education and youth employment

Food crisis in the Sahel: addressing structural causes and better coordinating humanitarian – development interventions

The issue of food security was at the heart of the meeting of the 9th Steering Committee (OSC) of the Sahel Alliance, which was held in Bonn on 24 June. The discussion panel organised on this occasion about the structural causes of food crises in the G5 countries was dedicated…

12 September 202212 September 2022 News Agriculture, rural development and food security Press Releases Press

Editorial – September 2022

Madam, Sir, dear members, dear partners, I am honoured to address you today in this first editorial as the new Coordinator of the Alliance’s Coordination Unit (UCA). Please be assured of my deep motivation to work with each and every one of you, in the Sahel and within the member…

4 September 20224 October 2022 News Editoriaux

Editorial – April 2023

Dear members, dear partners, March 8 was the International Women’s Rights Day and the Sahel Alliance wanted to dedicate this edition of the newsletter to Sahelian women. They are key players in the economic and social life of the region and contribute significantly to the development and peace-building of their…

1 August 202213 April 2023 Editoriaux