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.
Human trafficking
Otage de l’extrémisme violent : les enlèvements dans le nord du Bénin

Cette étude identifie quatre principaux types d’enlèvement étroitement liés aux dynamiques du conflit et à l’expansion des OEV.
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.
Drug trafficking
Diffusion, détournement, déplacement, mais pas de perturbation

Diffusion, détournement, déplacement, mais pas de perturbation
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.
Drug trafficking
New approaches to regulating drugs in West Africa

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

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