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Urbanisation and Conflicts in North and West Africa

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North and West Africa are undergoing rapid urbanisation. While cities and urban areas have always been sites of conflict, given their political and economic importance, many insurgencies, rebellions and separatist movements are associated with rural areas. Has increased urbanisation led to increased conflict in cities or do conflicts stay predominantly rural? Combining a regional and local perspective, this report examines and maps the rural-urban geography of conflict in North and West Africa since the late 1990s. A qualitative analysis of ten cities helps to illuminate the local sources of conflict. At a time of increasing violence in West Africa, the report lays out a solid foundation for policy makers, experts and researchers to develop more security and development place-based policies.

English Also available in: French

The Sahel and West Africa Club

The Sahel and West Africa Club (SWAC) is an independent international platform. Its Secretariat is hosted at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Its mission is to promote regional policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of the people in the Sahel and West Africa. SWAC produces and maps data, drafts analyses and facilitates strategic dialogue in order to help policies better anticipate the transformations in the region and their territorial impact. It also promotes regional co-operation and more contextualised policies as a tool for sustainable development and stability. Its current areas of work are food dynamics, cities, environment, and security.

English Also available in: French

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