For a holistic approach to problems and opportunities in North Mali

17/04/2014

This article aims to analyse the challenges and difficulties involved in developing a multi-scenario approach in relation to the peace-building process in Mali, identifying the opportunities that exist in order to find solutions to certain problems currently facing North Mali . It looks at the characteristics of the human context and the agro-ecosystems in this area, the major challenges faced in 2013 and at the beginning of 2014 to consolidate the peace process and a certain number of lessons from rehabilitation programmes implemented during previous crises. It explains a number of key points to understand the current situation in North Mali and underlines the importance of an approach which includes both global understanding and well articulated propositions.