When rising temperatures don't lead to rising tempers: climate and insecurity in Niger Working and discussion papers | October 2019 | Aoife McCullough, Leigh Mayhew and Sarah Opitz-Stapleton with Agali Abouka and Djibrilla Mohamed BottoThis paper explores the complex and tangled links between climate variability/change and the proliferation of armed networks operating in northern Niger. Downloads
Poverty research in Niger: lessons via WhatsAppInsight | 1 May 2019 | Aoife McCulloughIn poverty research, we often ask interviewees sensitive questions about their income and savings. It's a blind spot that researchers need to address. Read and comment
Resilience and sustainable poverty escapes in Niger: national reportWorking and discussion papers | January 2019 | Aoife McCullough and Vidya DiwakarThis report on resilience and household poverty dynamics in Niger, provides valuable insight into why some households escape poverty and others do not. Downloads
Lake Chad Basin: An overlooked crisis Public event | 24 October 2017 15:00 - 16:30 BSTJoin us as we discuss the current humanitarian and development challenges in the Lake Chad region, the Boko Haram crisis and state-level coordination. Find out more
Why supporting sharia in Niger is not an extreme positionComment | 24 July 2017 | Aoife McCulloughLast year, during research in Agadez, we found widespread support for the adoption of sharia. This blog asks why, and what this means for practitioners. Read and comment
Framing innovations for climate resilience for farmers in the SahelResearch reports and studies | June 2017 | Natasha Grist and Blane Harvey, with project staff from Zaman Lebidi, SUR1M, BRICS and PRESENCESThis paper examines innovative approaches that have been adopted in four BRACED projects to build resilience to current and future climate risks Downloads
Understanding trajectories of radicalisation in NigerResearch reports and studies | June 2017 | Aoife McCullough, Mareike Schomerus and Abdoutan Harouna with Zakari Maikorema, Kabo Abdouramane, Zahra Dingarey, Idi Mamadou Maman Noura, Hamissou Rhissa and Rhaichita RhissaThis report highlights the importance of individual and structural factors in producing the potential for radicalisation and violent extremism in Niger. Downloads
Unexpected allies: fossil fuel subsidy reform and education financeResearch reports and studies | November 2016 | Laurie van der Burg and Shelagh WhitleyThis report evaluates the links between fossil fuel subsidy reforms and promised increases in expenditure on education. Downloads
Est-ce que la mobilisation communautaire est un mythe? Expériences du NigerComment | 22 April 2016 | Clare CummingsMobilisation «organique» d’une communauté peut se produire, mais pas nécessairement de la manière dont ces organisations s’y attendent. Read and comment
