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This research addresses the legal effectiveness of young people’s political rights in the Malian context. Indeed, Mali like any democratic society, has provided legal rules which offer young people the opportunity to actively participate in the...

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, young people face a real obstacle that prevents them from entering the world of work. Professional experience is a real barrier for young people looking for their first job, a situation that amounts to systematic...

The article explores the critical role of public procurement as a mechanism for promoting economic inclusion among the youth in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA). With over 60 % of the UEMOA's population under 25, the region...

This paper examines the legal framework governing the civic participation of young girls in Niger. It argues that, despite significant legal progress, the effective involvement of girls in public life remains hindered by structural, institutional,...

Access to justice is widely recognised as a key factor in inclusive development, particularly for marginalised populations such as young people. The objective of this paper is to empirically examine the effect of the legal and institutional...

Like in many African countries, Burkina Faso has a predominantly youthful population. Yet, despite their demographic significance and active involvement in the October 2014 uprising, young people continue to face substantial structural and...

African youth, and particularly in Togo, represent a demographic majority and a strategic potential for democracy, but their political participation remains marginal. Despite the existence of a legal framework, its application is limited by the...

Faced with persistent youth unemployment in Togo, entrepreneurship emerges as a sustainable solution. However, young entrepreneurs often struggle with a tax system that is poorly adapted to their realities. This paper analyzes current tax mechanisms...