West Africa

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Country in which one of A4ID's network of legal partners is based, or where they have an alliance office.

Country in which A4ID's projects have had a direct impact.

Country in which A4ID have staff.

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West Africa Case studies

14 Oct 2019

Ground-Breaking Legal Directive Forces Action on Gender Equality in West Africa’s Energy Sector

A4ID partners develop a legal directive on gender impact assessments for West Africa's energy sector...

2 Mar 2015

Regulating the real weapons of mass destruction

A4ID assisted Oxfam International and the Control Arms campaign in sourcing lawyers from around the ...

2 Jun 2014

Protection against accusations of witchcraft

When Nyamizi’s husband died she was accused of witchcraft and forced from her home. Our legal part...

2 Mar 2014

The law: the key to ensuring an effective disaster response?

It is inevitable that disasters do happen. But new work by our legal partners considers how the law ...

2 Mar 2012

The bitter sweet reality of chocolate

Lawyers sourced by A4ID assist Stop the Traffik in their campaign to end child trafficking in the ch...

2 Mar 2012

Working to realise women’s rights with Equality Now

A4ID's global network worked with international human rights organization Equality Now helping them ...

1 Mar 2012

Hand in Hand: working to form and grow businesses in developing countries

A4ID lawyers provided legal assistance to Hand in Hand, who work for economic and social empowerment...

1 Mar 2012

Environmentally friendly energy for the developing world

Lack of access to electricity isn't just an inconvenience but a serious barrier to development. But ...

29 Sep 2011

Securing land rights in Niger

In Niger pastoralists are often unable to secure their land rights, threatening access to food and l...

West Africa Blog

West Africa News

9 Mar 2015

A4ID interview the CEO of MAKOKO

Autumn Adeigbo told A4ID about the inspiration behind MAKOKO and described what it took to make her dream a reality......

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