scholarly journals Updated characteristics of blood services, donors and blood products in 11 French‐speaking African countries

Vox Sanguinis ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 113 (7) ◽  
pp. 647-656 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claude T. Tagny ◽  
Syria Laperche ◽  
Edward L. Murphy ◽  
F Ahlonsou ◽  
L Anani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Products ◽  
African Countries ◽  
French Speaking

scholarly journals African School of Pediatric Oncology Initiative: Implementation of a Pediatric Oncology Diploma Program to Address Critical Workforce Shortages in French-Speaking Africa

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laila Hessissen ◽  
Catherine Patte ◽  
Helene Martelli ◽  
Carole Coze ◽  
Scott C. Howard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Pediatric Oncology ◽  
Training Model ◽  
Subspecialty Training ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Intensive Training ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
French Speaking ◽  
E Learning

PURPOSE In 2012, the French African Pediatric Oncology Group established the African School of Pediatric Oncology (EAOP), a training program supported by the Sanofi Espoir Foundation’s My Child Matters program. As part of the EAOP, the pediatric oncology training diploma is a 1-year intensive training program. We present this training and certification program as a model for subspecialty training for low- and middle-income countries. METHODS A 14-member committee of multidisciplinary experts finalized a curriculum patterned on the French model Diplôme Inter-Universitaire d’Oncologie Pédiatrique. The program trained per year 15 to 25 physician participants committed to returning to their home country to work at their parent institutions. Training included didactic lectures, both in person and online; an onsite practicum; and a research project. Evaluation included participant evaluation and feedback on the effectiveness and quality of training. RESULTS The first cohort began in October 2014, and by January 2019, 72 participants from three cohorts had been trained. Of the first 72 trainees from 19 French-speaking African countries, 55 (76%) graduated and returned to their countries of origin. Four new pediatric oncology units have been established in Niger, Benin, Central African Republic, and Gabon by the graduates. Sixty-six participants registered on the e-learning platform and continue their education through the EAOP Web site. CONCLUSION This training model rapidly increased the pool of qualified pediatric oncology professionals in French-speaking countries of Africa. It is feasible and scalable but requires sustained funding and ongoing mentoring of graduates to maximize its impact.

Government Printers in Africa

1963 ◽  
Vol 1 (03) ◽  
pp. 45-48
Author(s):  
Julian Witherell
Keyword(s):  
Government Printing ◽  
Library Of Congress ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Governmental Agencies ◽  
Official Gazette ◽  
French Speaking ◽  
Available Information

The following list of government printers in Africa was compiled from the latest available information at the Library of Congress. In certain cases, where there is apparently no government printing office, the publishing or distributing body of the official gazette is listed. In many African countries, particularly the French-speaking states and territories, the official printer actually issues only a small percentage of government publications, most of which appear in mimeographed form and are distributed directly by the governmental agencies concerned.

scholarly journals The Role of Renewable Energy and Ecological Footprint on Economic Growth in Francophone African Countries in presence of Institutions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ndzembanteh Aboubakary Nulambeh* ◽  
Kadir Yasin Eryiğit
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Generalized Method Of Moments ◽  
Political Stability ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Long Run ◽  
French Speaking ◽  
The Impact

Abstract This paper targets to examine the impact of renewable energy and ecological footprint on economic growth in 14 selected French-speaking countries in Africa. The study contributes to the ongoing debate in the literature on environment growth-nexus by providing evidence that economic growth emerges with environmental degradations and can be improved when there is a robust institutional framework. The present research used the generalized method of moments (GMM) to assess a dynamic growth model with data from 2007 to 2015. The results demonstrate that renewable energy is significant and negatively related to economic growth, which implies that renewable energy sources lower the per capita income growth in these countries. Meanwhile, the ecological footprint is positive and statistically significant in impacting economic growth in the long run. For institutions, we find that voice and accountability, political stability, and the rule of law are positive and statistically significant in influencing economic growth. Consequently, it is recommended that policymakers in this region develop dual policies that raise institutions' quality with minimal emissions of greenhouse gases.

scholarly journals New Private Media in French-Speaking West African Countries: Problems and Prospects

Afrika Focus ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 12 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 85-117
Author(s):  
Frere Marie-Soleil
Keyword(s):  
Democratic Transition ◽  
Active Role ◽  
West African ◽  
Democratic Process ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Political Events ◽  
The Press ◽  
French Speaking

In this paper, we will try to take a closer look at the rise of the democratic transition in two French-speaking West African countries: Benin, often referred to as “the country where it all started”, and Niger that can be considered as one of the weak copies of the Beninese model. In the first part of the paper, we will try to show how the democratic experiment took place in both countries and how private and government-owned media came to play an active role in all main political changes. In the second part, we will take a closer look at the role of the new private written press in the democratic transition and try to mention the main problems facing both the press and the democracy implementation. Eventually, we will mention the recent political events that occurred in Benin and Niger, showing that the democratic process has generated very different outcomes.

scholarly journals New private media in French-speaking West African Countries: Problems and Prospects

Afrika Focus ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 12 (1-2-3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie-Soleil Frère
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Democratic Transition ◽  
Active Role ◽  
West African ◽  
Democratic Process ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Political Events ◽  
The Press ◽  
French Speaking

In this paper, we will try to take a closer look at the rise of the democratic transition in two French-speaking West African countries: Benin, often referred to as "the country where it all started", and Niger that can be considered as one of the weak copies of the Beninese model. In the first part of the paper, we will try to show how the democratic experiment took place in both countries and how private and government-owned media came to play an active role in all main political changes. In the second part, we will take a closer look at the role of the new private written press in the democratic transition and try to mention the main problems facing both the press and the democracy implementation. Eventually, we will mention the recent political events that occurred in Benin and Niger, showing that the democratic process has generated very different outcomes.KEYWORDS: Africa, Benin, Niger, democracy, press, mass-media, democratic transition 

THE FORMATION OF THE INSTITUTIONAL SYSTEM OF THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF LA FRANCOPHONIE

2018 ◽  
pp. 189-197
Author(s):  
Darina Vladimirovna NALETOVA
Keyword(s):  
International Association ◽  
International Organization ◽  
French Language ◽  
African Countries ◽  
National Education ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
The World ◽  
French Speaking ◽  
Institutional System

We examine questions of historical formation of the International Organization of La Francophonie as an institutional system (1950–1980). The characterization and analysis of the initial stages of the International Organization of La Francophonie institutionalization allows a better understanding of its historical and modern ideological principles. It is noted that the world system of Francophonie begins to take shape in the middle of the 20th century. We analyze various projects for the creation of the International Organization of La Francophonie, which influenced the legal structure of the organization, its traditions, as well as relations with french-speaking states and other linguistic associations (International Association of French-Speaking Journalists and Press, The Union of French Culture, The Conference of Ministers of National Education of French-Speaking States, etc.). It shows the importance of both Western European and African countries and their political leaders in the development of the Francophonie project as an international organization, as well as the leading role of France. It is noted that the whole Francophone space became the springboard of the Union’s actions, and the goal was to protect and spread the French language and Francophone culture in the world. We conclude that the process of institutionalization of the International Organization of La Francophonie has played a huge role in maintaining the status of the French language and the role of France in the global space.

The history of accounting standards in French-speaking African countries since independence

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean-Guy Degos ◽  
Yves Levant ◽  
Philippe Touron
Keyword(s):  
Accounting Standards ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Post Colonial ◽  
Setting Process ◽  
French Speaking ◽  
History Of ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Multimodal Process ◽  
Accounting Standard Setting

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to focus on circumvolutions taken by the accounting standard-setting process in French-speaking African countries which have delayed convergence toward IFRS standards and to identify how different factors shape accounting standards in a context in which post-colonial hysteresis interact with globalization. Design/methodology/approach This study uses archival data and interviews with key individual actors. Two case studies from two successive periods are contrasted: the design of the OCAM accounting standards in the 1970s, and the development of the SYSCOA/OHADA accounting standards during the 1990s before the partial adoption of IFRS. Findings The study shows the convergence toward international accounting standards in French-speaking African countries emerged from a complex, multimodal process mingling competition with collaboration and negotiation. They have followed a different path from most English-speaking African countries, where convergence to IAS/IFRS took place earlier and faster. The evidence indicates the significance of the interaction between the ex-colonization and the indigenous accounting standards, the importance of key actors and the level of the educational institutions. Research limitations/implications No African written sources were located. Most of the sources used were French. Practical implications The paper includes implications for the standards setting in developing countries. The examination of the development of accounting rules in French-speaking African countries between 1960 and 2010 shows the complexity of the accounting standards’ diffusion dynamic. Originality/value This study provides novel insights over a 30-year period of accounting standards in French-speaking African countries. This research explains why IFRS have not yet adopted in French-speaking African countries as it was in English-speaking African countries.

O3-01-03: Risk factors for dementia in elderly living in three French-speaking African countries

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. S124-S124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maëlenn Guerchet ◽  
Dismand Houinato ◽  
Alain M. Mouanga ◽  
Pascal M'belesso ◽  
Philippe Nubukpo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
African Countries ◽  
French Speaking ◽  
Elderly Living

Second African Seminar on Labour Statistics

1967 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 409-411
Keyword(s):  
Addis Ababa ◽  
African Countries ◽  
International Labour Organisation ◽  
Economic Commission ◽  
French Speaking ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Labour Organisation

This seminar, sponsored and organised jointly by the International Labour Organisation and the U.N. Economic Commission for Africa, was convened on the recommendation of the Fourth Conference of African Statisticians, November 1965, and was held in two stages; the first stage, in Dakar, was for participants from French-speaking African countries, and the second, in Addis Ababa, for participants from English-speaking African countries.

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