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One hundred new women PhDs in economics for Francophone Africa by 2025
Focusing on reducing the gender gap, the project aims to strengthen analytical capacities in economics in Francophone Africa.
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Addressing the challenges of political and economic transformations in the Arab region through policy research on employment and inequalities
The Economic Research Forum (ERF), a longstanding IDRC partner based in Cairo, is a prominent regional network of Arab researchers that focuses on economic analysis with increasing attention to multidisciplinary research, gender analysis, and grea
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Youth school-to-work transition in francophone Africa: A case study of Burkina Faso, Cameroon and Chad
According to recent estimates, between 2017 and 2030 Africa may contribute up to 25.9 million youth to the overall worldwide increase of 41.8 million young people entering the labour market.
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Regional integration, improving women’s economic situation, and transformation of gender relations in West Africa
This project aims to document the impact of trade between member countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union on their economic development, the economic situation of women, and the dynamics of relationships between men and women with
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StoryECONOMICS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT WOMEN AND DEVELOPMENT Information and Communication
Young, locally-trained economists guide Francophone Africa towards a more prosperous future
Founded with IDRC's support, PTCI provides local training to high-level economists to help offset the shortage of experts in Francophone Africa
RegionSouth of SaharaChadCameroonBeninSenegalTogoBurkina Faso -
StoryEconomics MONETARY TRANSFERS ELDERLY LOW INCOME GROUPS HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Nigeria’s first national social protection scheme
The cash transfer was provided through the Nigerian Ekiti State Social Security Scheme, the first of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Taking advantage of the gender dividend to accelerate economic growth in ECOWAS
This project aims to analyze the gender dividend in West Africa. The gender dividend is the increase in national production per head attributable to more equality between women and men in the labour market.
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Promoting youth and women’s livelihood through inclusive business: A case study of Burkina Faso, Kenya and Côte d’Ivoire
The project aims to analyze the real and potential contribution of inclusive business for the well-being of youth and women in Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Kenya.
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Advancing women’s financial inclusion in francophone Africa: Cameroon, the DRC and Senegal
This project will help promote measures to enhance African women’s access to formal financial institutions; 70% of African women do not have access to financial services such as savings and checking accounts, loans, credit, and other institutional
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Improving Youth Employment Policies in Francophone Africa
Africa's persistent job crisis calls for more effective employment policies, including training programs and support for job searches.