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OCWAR-T

OCWAR-T research reports and policy briefs provide evidence-based analysis and recommendations to inform debates and decision-making on transnational organised crime in West Africa.

Human trafficking

Hostage to violent extremism: kidnapping in northern Benin

This report identifies four types of kidnapping closely linked to conflict dynamics and violent extremist group expansion.

08 / 03 / 2024 by Flore Berger, Lyes Tagziria & Aziz Mossi

Drug trafficking

Diffusion, diversion, displacement – but not disruption

This report explores the challenge of responding to synthetic drug markets through the lens of tramadol in West Africa.

15 / 02 / 2024 by Mouhamadou Kane, Jason Eligh, Lyes Tagziria & Lucia Bird Ruiz Benitez de Lugo

Drug trafficking

Diffusion, détournement, déplacement, mais pas de perturbation

Diffusion, détournement, déplacement, mais pas de perturbation

14 / 02 / 2024 by Mouhamadou Kane, Jason Eligh, Lyes Tagziria & Lucia Bird Ruiz Benitez de Lugo

Organised crime in Africa

Seeking better outcomes for West Africa’s gold sector

This policy brief provides policymakers and stakeholders with clear and actionable recommendations.

07 / 02 / 2024 by Marcena Hunter, Gideon Ofosu-Peasah, Theodora Williams Anti, Edgar Takyi Akonor, Rayane EL Ghastalany & Gabriel Moberg

Organised crime in Africa

Leçons tirées des expériences régionales de l’Afrique de l’Ouest dans le secteur de l’or

Le présent étudie explore les causes profondes des défis et les options de réponse.

07 / 02 / 2024 by Marcena Hunter, Gideon Ofosu-Peasah, Theodora Williams Anti, Edgar Takyi Akonor, Rayane EL Ghastalany & Gabriel Moberg

Drug trafficking

New approaches to regulating drugs in West Africa

This report explores the impact of Ghana’s drug policy reform.

07 / 02 / 2024 by Lyes Tagziria, Lucia Bird Ruiz Benitez de Lugo & Maria-Goretti Ane

Organised crime in Africa

Learnings from West Africa's regional experiences in the gold sector

This report explores the root causes of challenges and options for responses.

07 / 02 / 2024 by Marcena Hunter, Gideon Ofosu-Peasah, Theodora Williams Anti, Edgar Takyi Akonor, Rayane EL Ghastalany & Gabriel Moberg

Organised crime in Africa

Pour une meilleure performance du secteur aurifère en Afrique de l'Ouest

Cette étude fournit aux décideurs politiques et aux parties prenantes des recommandations claires et exploitables.

07 / 02 / 2024 by Marcena Hunter, Gideon Ofosu-Peasah, Theodora Williams Anti, Edgar Takyi Akonor, Rayane EL Ghastalany & Gabriel Moberg

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ENACT is implemented by the Institute for Security Studies in partnership with
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