Women Leading Change (Sahel and West Africa Club OECD/SWAC)

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Empowering young women entrepreneurs Mar 24, 2023

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Women entrepreneurship is on the rise in Africa, with more women starting and running businesses than ever before. Yet, they face significant challenges, including limited access to finance, markets, and training, as well as social and cultural barriers. In this episode, we unpack these issues with Somachi Chris-Asoluka, CEO of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, a major supporter of women entrepreneurship in Africa. Our host is Dr Olajumoke (Jumo) Ayandele, a postdoctoral Research Fellow at New York University Centre for the study of Africa and the African Diaspora. To learn more about our work, please visit: www.oecd.org/swac L’entrepreneuriat féminin est en plein essor en Afrique, où les femmes sont plus nombreuses que jamais à créer et gérer des entreprises. Elles se heurtent toutefois à d’importants défis, notamment à un accès limité aux financements, aux marchés et à la formation, ainsi qu’à de multiples obstacles sociaux et culturels. Dans cet épisode, nous explorons ces questions avec Somachi Chris-Asoluka, PDG de la Fondation Tony Elumelu, l’un des principaux soutiens à l’entrepreneuriat féminin sur le continent africain. Notre hôte, Olajumoke (Jumo) Ayandele, est chercheuse post-doctorante au Centre d’étude de l’Afrique et de la diaspora africaine de l’Université de New York. Pour en savoir plus sur nos travaux, consulter : www.oecd.org/fr/csao

Engaging men and boys in the fight against gender-based violence Feb 06, 2023

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In North-Central Nigeria, intracommunal conflict related to the sharing of water, land, and other resources, has led to unprecedented levels of gender-based violence (GBV). In this episode, Dr Victoria Daaor, Executive Director of the Elohim Foundation, explains that addressing the underlying causes of GBV requires engaging women, men, girls, and boys to challenge harmful gender norms and promote equitable relationships. The Elohim Foundation is a human rights, peace and development organisation in north central Nigeria committed to the well-being of vulnerable groups, especially youth and women. Our host is Dr Olajumoke (Jumo) Ayandele, postdoctoral Research Fellow at New York University Centre for the study of Africa and the African Diaspora. To learn more about our work, please visit: www.oecd.org/swac Dans le centre-nord du Nigéria, les conflits intracommunautaires liés au partage de l’eau, des terres et d’autres ressources génèrent des niveaux de violences sexistes sans précédent. Dans cet épisode, Dr Victoria Daaor, directrice exécutive de la Fondation Elohim, explique comment la lutte contre les causes profondes des violences sexistes passe par la mobilisation des femmes et des hommes, et des filles et des garçons, afin de libérer la société des préjugés sexistes et de promouvoir des relations sous le signe de l’équité. Organisation de défense des droits humains, de la paix et du développement située dans le centre-nord du Nigéria, la Fondation Elohim s’engage en faveur du bien-être des groupes vulnérables, notamment des jeunes et des femmes. Notre hôte, Olajumoke (Jumo) Ayandele, est chercheuse post-doctorante au Centre d’étude de l’Afrique et de la diaspora africaine de l’Université de New York. Pour en savoir plus sur nos travaux, consulter : www.oecd.org/fr/csao

Women shaping peace in Nigeria Dec 14, 2022

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In conflict-afflicted areas of the Sahel and West Africa, gender inequalities are exacerbated. Women face increased risk of gender-based violence (GBV) and limited access to essential services. Despite these challenges, women are mobilising and claiming seats in peace negotiations. In this first episode, Dr Fatima Akilu talks to us about women as agents of change in the conflict-affected areas of Nigeria and the Lake Chad basin. Dr Akilu is the Executive Director of the NEEM Foundation, a leading crisis management organisation based in Nigeria. Our host is Dr Olajumoke (Jumo) Ayandele, postdoctoral Research Fellow at New York University Centre for the study of Africa and the African Diaspora. To learn more about our work, please visit: www.oecd.org/swac Dans les zones de conflit du Sahel et de l’Afrique de l’Ouest, les inégalités entre hommes et femmes sont exacerbées. Les femmes sont davantage exposées aux risques de violences sexistes et ne disposent que d’un accès limité aux services de base. Or, malgré ces obstacles, elles font tout pour se mobiliser et revendiquent la possibilité de faire entendre leur voix dans les négociations de paix. Dans ce premier épisode, Dr Fatima Akilu, directrice exécutive de la Fondation NEEM (organisation de gestion de crise de premier plan basée au Nigéria), nous parle des femmes et de leur rôle essentiel d’agents de changement dans les zones de conflit du Nigéria et du bassin du lac Tchad. Notre hôte, Olajumoke (Jumo) Ayandele, est chercheuse post-doctorante au Centre d’étude de l’Afrique et de la diaspora africaine de l’Université de New York. Pour en savoir plus sur nos travaux, consulter : www.oecd.org/fr/csao

Do you see variations in the types of violence in different places? Jun 16, 2022

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In this audio clip, Dr. Roubadeh Kishi explores the variations in the types of violence in difference places in West Africa. Dr. Roubadeh Kishi is the author of “Political violence targeting women in West Africa”, a paper published in the West African Papers series by the Sahel and West Africa Club Secretariat (SWAC/OECD) in partnership with the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). Dr. Roudabeh Kishi, PhD, is Director of Research & Innovation at the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED), the highest quality and most widely used real-time data and analysis source on political violence and protest across the world. There she oversees the quality, production, and coverage of all ACLED data across the globe; leads research and analysis across regional teams; aids in new partnerships with local sources and users; and supports the capacity building of NGOs and conflict observatories around the world. Her current research interests include the gendered dimensions of political violence. Over the past twelve years, Dr. Kishi has focused on research around peace and conflict patterns; development; and women, peace, and security at a number of organisations and institutions. To learn more about our work on security, please visit: www.oecd.org/swac

What does your analysis of political violence against women show about how women are targeted? Jun 16, 2022

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In this audio clip, Dr. Roubadeh Kishi discusses her analysis of political violence against women and how ACLED data shows how women are targeted, as well as which type of violence is the most prevalent . Dr. Roubadeh Kishi is the author of “Political violence targeting women in West Africa”, a paper published in the West African Papers series by the Sahel and West Africa Club Secretariat (SWAC/OECD) in partnership with the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). Dr. Roudabeh Kishi, PhD, is Director of Research & Innovation at the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED), the highest quality and most widely used real-time data and analysis source on political violence and protest across the world. There she oversees the quality, production, and coverage of all ACLED data across the globe; leads research and analysis across regional teams; aids in new partnerships with local sources and users; and supports the capacity building of NGOs and conflict observatories around the world. Her current research interests include the gendered dimensions of political violence. Over the past twelve years, Dr. Kishi has focused on research around peace and conflict patterns; development; and women, peace, and security at a number of organisations and institutions. To learn more about our work on security, please visit: www.oecd.org/swac

How does political violence impact women’s lives? Jun 16, 2022

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In this audio clip, Dr. Roubadeh Kishi looks at how political violence impacts women’s lives in West Africa. Dr. Roubadeh Kishi is the author of “Political violence targeting women in West Africa”, a paper published in the West African Papers series by the Sahel and West Africa Club Secretariat (SWAC/OECD) in partnership with the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). Dr. Roudabeh Kishi, PhD, is Director of Research & Innovation at the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED), the highest quality and most widely used real-time data and analysis source on political violence and protest across the world. There she oversees the quality, production, and coverage of all ACLED data across the globe; leads research and analysis across regional teams; aids in new partnerships with local sources and users; and supports the capacity building of NGOs and conflict observatories around the world. Her current research interests include the gendered dimensions of political violence. Over the past twelve years, Dr. Kishi has focused on research around peace and conflict patterns; development; and women, peace, and security at a number of organisations and institutions. To learn more about our work on security, please visit: www.oecd.org/swac

Dr Djimé Adoum, Haut représentant de la Coalition pour le Sahel, Réunion de haute niveau Apr 08, 2022

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Dans ce clip audio pris lors de la réunion de haut niveau sur les crises alimentaires et nutritionnelles dans les régions du Sahel et du Lac Tchad, le CSAO demande a Dr Djimé Adoum, Haut représentant de la Coalition pour le Sahel, « Il semblerait que les constats autour de la crise soient partagés. Selon vous, quels facteurs permettraient de changer la situation ? » Pour en savoir plus sur notre travail sur la sécurité alimentaire et nutritionelle, veuillez consulter : www.oecd.org/swac.

S.E.M. Jean-Claude Kassi Brou, Président de la Commission de la CEDEAO, Réunion de haute niveau Apr 08, 2022

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Dans ce clip audio pris lors de la réunion de haut niveau sur les crises alimentaires et nutritionnelles dans les régions du Sahel et du Lac Tchad, le CSAO demande au président de la CEDEAO, S.E.M. Jean-Claude Kassi Brou, « Il semblerait que les constats autour de la crise soient partagés. Selon vous, quels facteurs permettraient de changer la situation ? » Pour en savoir plus sur notre travail sur la sécurité alimentaire et nutritionelle, veuillez consulter : www.oecd.org/swac

Where does most pastoralist violence occur & how and why has it expanded? - Matthew Pflaum Jul 22, 2021

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In this audio clip, Matthew Pflaum looks at where most pastoralist violence occurs in West Africa and how and why has it expanded spatially. Matthew Pflaum is the author of “Pastoralist Violence in North and West Africa”, a recent paper published in the West African Papers series by the Sahel and West Africa Club Secretariat (SWAC/OECD) in partnership with the Sahel Research Group of the University of Florida. Matthew Pflaum is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Geography at the University of Florida. He holds an M.Sc. in African Studies & International Development from the University of Edinburgh and an M.P.H. in Global Health/infectious disease from Emory University. He researches pastoralist strategies and adaptation to insecurity in Mali’s Mopti region and the wider Sahel, with particular interest in food security, violence, and mobility. To learn more about our work on security, please visit: www.oecd.org/swac

What has caused the rapid acceleration of pastoralist violence? - Matthew Pflaum Jul 22, 2021

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In this audio clip, Matthew Pflaum examines what has caused the rapid acceleration of pastoralist violence in West Africa. Matthew Pflaum is the author of “Pastoralist Violence in North and West Africa”, a recent paper published in the West African Papers series by the Sahel and West Africa Club Secretariat (SWAC/OECD) in partnership with the Sahel Research Group of the University of Florida. Matthew Pflaum is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Geography at the University of Florida. He holds an M.Sc. in African Studies & International Development from the University of Edinburgh and an M.P.H. in Global Health/infectious disease from Emory University. He researches pastoralist strategies and adaptation to insecurity in Mali’s Mopti region and the wider Sahel, with particular interest in food security, violence, and mobility. To learn more about our work on security, please visit: www.oecd.org/swac