Case Study: A Localized Approach to Nexus Programming

This report focuses on the complex crisis in the Liptako-Gourma region, where insecurity, armed groups, and violent extremism are displacing thousands and escalating vulnerabilities among local populations. Situated at the crossroads of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, the region faces compounded challenges from weak state presence, local conflicts, and severe agro-climatic conditions. This resource is intended for policymakers, humanitarian agencies, and development practitioners. It advocates for a multi-sectoral, holistic response that integrates security, humanitarian, and developmental efforts, emphasizing long-term collaboration between international and local actors.