Context
The transition process that has been launched in Niger aims to include all citizens in the implementation of the country’s development strategy. This is proving to be difficult, however.
There are many civil society organisations that work towards sustainable development and citizen participation. They are widely dispersed, however, and there is not sufficient clarity about their mandates. Governmental structures and non-governmental organisations that implement and help to shape the transition process are understaffed and underfinanced. The mechanisms intended to ensure citizen participation and involvement, such as dialogue forums or public-private consultations, are inadequate or non-functional, and there is a lack of financial resources and specialist expertise.
Objective
Citizen participation for sustainable development has improved in Niger’s transition process.
Approach
The project is seeking to improve dialogues and specialist expertise in order to promote citizen participation in Niger’s transition process. It is focused on an inclusive, gender-sensitive approach. To this end, the project addresses various points:
- It supports formal and informal discussions and dialogue events.
- It promotes networking within civil society.
- It implements training for governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, especially for the staff of civil society organisations, such as women’s and youth organisations, downstream agencies and technical services.
Last update:August 2025