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Combating Global Poverty, With Kate Schecter

The President’s Inbox

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Economic Development and Security Challenges in West Africa

The chapter explores the interplay between economic development efforts and security challenges in countries like Mali and Burkina Faso, emphasizing the need for job creation to deter young men from joining extremist groups. It also delves into the significance of investing in literacy and entrepreneurial skills for economic growth in the region, while addressing the impact of global economic advice and foreign investments from China and Russia in West Africa.

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