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New West African Papers
The West African Papers series explores African socio-economic, political and security dynamics from a regional and multidisciplinary perspective. It seeks to stimulate discussion and gather information to better anticipate the changes that will shape future policies.
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Restricted meeting of the food crisis prevention network
From 3-5 April 2024 follow the discussions on the food security situation in the region, online & in presence.
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Munich Security Conference
At this year’s Munich Security Conference, the Sahel and West Africa Club (SWAC/OECD), hosted a roundtable discussion on the relationships between actors in conflict in North and West Africa.
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Women Leading Change - Charlène Kouassi
Join us with Charlène Kouassi, Managing Director at Movin’On LAB Africa, to dive into the gendered dimensions of mobility and discover opportunities to leapfrog to sustainable transport through electrification, renewable energy, and digital innovation.
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Women Leading Change - Valerie Labi
How do we create a policy environment that embraces innovation and empowers us as young Africans to design transport solutions that suit our context? In this episode, Valerie Labi, shares her broad, ambitious, multi-sectoral vision of the future of transport in Africa.
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Africapolis: 2023 revision and update
Africa is experiencing enormous urban growth and is now 50% urban, according to new findings from the 2023 Africapolis data revision and update.
Ricci Shryock
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Data & Dialogue
Gender
Levels of gender inequality in the Sahel and West Arica are among the highest in the world.
Africapolis
A research and data visualisation tool used to understand urbanisation in Africa.
COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic is unfolding as the region faces a major food and security crisis.
Sahelian consultations
An open-ended prospective platform amplifying trans-Sahelian voices that are rethinking governance in the Sahel.
Climate change
A practical guide to legal and financial levers for cities and border cities.