| Description |
1 online resource (36 pages) : illustrations, color photographs |
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ODI report, 2052-7209 |
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ODI report 2052-7209
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| Contents |
Executive summary. -- 1. Introduction: questioning the idea of radicalisation as a linear trajectory. -- 2. Research methods. -- 3. Finding 1: There is no consensus on the meaning of radicalisation or violent extremism. -- 4. Finding 2: People's vision of a 'just society' features jobs, access to basic services and law and order. -- 5. Finding 3: There is a widespread preferences for sharia over a Western system. -- 6. Finding 4: Individual factors are not useful for identifying 'at risk' groups. -- 7. Key actors shaping narratives and counter-narratives. -- 8. The influences of the international community. -- 9. The influence of social relationships. -- 10. How do people perceive change can happen? -- 11. Conclusion. -- References |
| Summary |
This research aimed to examine how trajectories of radicalisation happen in Niger. In the Agadez region, the narratives that emerge when visible change mixes with the experience of structural deprivation, international presence and contestation regarding the best way to govern Niger are crucial. We found several dynamics that are particularly important for development programmes that seek to prevent extremism. In sum, it is in these broader narratives and social and economic developments that programmes to counter extremism ought to be rooted. An ideal CVE programme in the Agadez region might thus need to address two types of challenge. The first is to influence a situation that is experienced by local residents as unfair and offering little hope of improvement. And second, programmes should seek to engage with the emerging narratives regarding Western influence and military presence |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 36) |
| Notes |
"February 2017"--Cover |
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This publication was made possible through support provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development |
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Online resource; title from PDF cover page (ODI, viewed January 15, 2018) |
| Subject |
Radicalism -- Niger -- Evaluation
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Radicalism -- Niger -- Prevention
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Niger.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Schomerus, Mareike, author
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Harouna, Abdoutan, author
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Maikorema, Zakari
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Abdouramane, Kabo
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Dingarey, Zahra
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Noura, Idi Mamadou Maman
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Rhissa, Hamissou
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Rhissa, Rhaichita
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Overseas Development Institute (London, England), publisher.
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