| Description |
284 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 27 cm. |
| Series |
West African studies |
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West African studies (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)
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| Form |
Also available online. |
| Summary |
Recent global changes have placed regional integration at the center of Africa's political and economic agenda. This atlas, containing maps, statistics and analyses, describes the West African region, its population, settlement, territories, its economy and its vulnerabilities. It analyzes the developments and the ways in which West Africa is conforming to a constantly changing global environment. The atlas also identifies the medium- and long-term trends and provides elements for strategic thinking on the future.--Publisher's description. |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Population and settlement: Demographic trends ; Communicable diseases ; Languages ; Migration -- pt. 2. Territories: Rural areas and agricultural changes ; Transboundary river basins ; Transport ; Telecommunication -- pt. 3. Economy: Africa and China ; Oil and gas ; Cotton ; Coffee ; Cocoa -- pt. 4. Vulnerabilities: Climate and climate change ; Vulnerability in the Sahelian Zone. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Subject |
Africa, West -- Economic integration.
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Africa, West -- Economic conditions -- 1960-
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Africa, West -- Emigration and immigration.
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Africa, West -- Population.
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Africa, West -- Statistics, Vital.
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Africa, West -- Social conditions.
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| Added Author |
Bossard, Laurent.
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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
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Sahel and West Africa Club.
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Economic Community of West African States.
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SourceOECD (Online service)
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| Note |
French title on t.p. verso: Atlas régional de l'Afrique de l'Ouest |
| ISBN |
9789264055926 |
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9264055924 |
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