This paper explores the flow of illicit narcotics transiting West Africa. It is divided into four sections, providing … an overview of the nature and scope of the illicit narcotic economy, the networks and actors involved and its development … protection and to invest drug profits from West Africa, and finally, it provides concluding remarks that could inform future …

finance for the Sustainable Development Goals. This working paper presents findings from the 2018 survey edition relating to … facilities. The quantitative analysis is complemented by the OECD statistics on private finance mobilised by official development … interventions and by information provided by Convergence. It will be followed by another OECD Development Co-operation working paper …

The development community agrees on the need to address conflict and fragility for global security and sustainable … development. In such complex situations, programming should strive to include multiple actors at various levels of society … innovative and more flexible financing methods worth considering. Official Development Aid remains critical, but blended finance …

Illicit financial flows (IFFs) in West Africa have long contributed to the region’s instability, partly due to their … the Sahel and the Maghreb, as well as greater West Africa, and it is important to understand the role played by AQIM in …

development risks and losses for developing countries. Focusing on pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and consumer goods (which in … the wider region with a view to inform the development of prospective policy recommendations. …

development in the Sahel. The stability of Sahelian countries and the capacity of their governments to manage social change and … resulting tensions have major security implications for migration flows, economic development, and health concerns both for … attention to the intersecting and overlapping issues of security and development. The paper then interrogates three central …