March 2023
Peer-to-Peer Learning Event Fosters Dialogue Among Nigerien Communes
Counterpart’s USAID-funded Resilient Governance in Niger activity, also called Jagoranci, organized a peer-to-peer learning event that brought together 15 representatives from communes in Zinder, Tillabéri, …
March 2023
Opening the Doors to Women’s Inclusion in Conflict Settings
Conflict often alters power dynamics, presenting development practitioners an opportunity to revisit assumptions about gender norms and reassess how to better integrate women more meaningfully …
November 2022
Nigerien Woman with a Disability Finds Her Voice in Local Government
Rabi Abdou was born with a disability to a poor Nigerien family. Because of the social stigma attached to disabilities, Abdou never had the opportunity …
October 2022
Nigerien women lead local development; meet with USAID officials
The mayor of Kollo, Salamatou Souley, welcomed a USAID delegation, led by Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman, to her commune on October 1, 2022. Members of …
September 2022
Using networks to promote peace and counter violent extremism in Niger
In a unique partnership, Counterpart brings together defense and security forces with everyday citizens to promote peace in Niger. Since 2013, Niger’s Diffa region has …
May 2022
Using Data to Combat Violent Extremism
Using Data to Combat Violent Extremism Niger is a large, landlocked country located in the Sahel region, nestled in a key geostrategic location between the …
2021 — 2026
RESILIENT GOVERNANCE IN NIGER
Challenge Since returning to democratic rule in 2011, the Government of Niger has taken important steps to curb corruption, increase transparency, and push for decentralization. …
A Case Study on Strengthening Women’s Leadership and Integrating Women, Peace, and Security Objectives into Global Fragility Programming
The United States Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability fulfills the Global Fragility Act of 2019’s mandate to establish an interagency Global Fragility Strategy. …
Social Accountability and Women’s Health in Niger
This blog is part of a series of articles written by University of Dayton students, published as part of Counterpart’s Next Generation in Thought Leadership …
Developing Civic Engagement During COVID-19 in Niger
This blog is part of a series of articles written by University of Dayton students, published as part of Counterpart’s Next Generation in Thought Leadership …