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Nakar Djindil, S. (2021)

Insécurité Alimentaire et stress politique au Guéra, Tchad 1965-2006: Étude de l’impact à long terme des violences sur la production agricole, l’organisation sociale et l’accès aux services de santé

Doctoral Thesis
A landlocked country in Central Africa, Chad has been involved in armed conflicts and civil war since independence in 1960. After the coup d’état in 1990, a certain stability prevailed under a military democratic regime despite frequent rebels’ incursions, civil unrest, and violations of human rights. Over six decades, structural violence, insecurity, and oppression continue to hamper sociocultural, economic, educational and health improvements. Despite oil revenues and international investments into security and poverty reduction, Chad remains a highly fragile poor country with an alarming hunger situation. Its development is constrained by internal conflicts, instability of neighbouring countries, and perpetual threats by extremists. The weakness of infrastructures, public institutions and bad governance constrain the access of communities to basic goods, services, rights and means of livelihood.
In rural areas, harassment and neglect by public...Show moreA landlocked country in Central Africa, Chad has been involved in armed conflicts and civil war since independence in 1960. After the coup d’état in 1990, a certain stability prevailed under a military democratic regime despite frequent rebels’ incursions, civil unrest, and violations of human rights. Over six decades, structural violence, insecurity, and oppression continue to hamper sociocultural, economic, educational and health improvements. Despite oil revenues and international investments into security and poverty reduction, Chad remains a highly fragile poor country with an alarming hunger situation. Its development is constrained by internal conflicts, instability of neighbouring countries, and perpetual threats by extremists. The weakness of infrastructures, public institutions and bad governance constrain the access of communities to basic goods, services, rights and means of livelihood.
In rural areas, harassment and neglect by public authorities increase the vulnerabilities of households to food insecurity and conflicts. This research insighted into the long-term impacts of persistent violence on food production, social organization and access to health services in Guéra in central Chad. Rebels and government authorities exert political stress that is a major driver of sociocultural, demographic and economic change. These acts undermine spheres of livelihoods across the Sahelian region and needs attention.Show less
Political stress
Food insecurity
Health care services
Guéra
Chad
All authors
Nakar Djindil, S.
Supervisor
Bruijn, M.E. de
Committee
Abbink, G.J.; Berckmoes, L.H.; Bellucci, S.; Donnen, P.; Behrends, A.
Qualification
Doctor (dr.)
Awarding Institution
Institute for History, Faculty of Humanities, Leiden University
Date
2021-11-24

Funding

Sponsorship
WOTRO