Niger

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Loans create hope in Niger

Loans create hope in Niger

May 30, 2011

Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world and droughts repeatedly lead to famines

Niger drought

Niger drought

Aug 12, 2010

Very poor rains in 2009 and late rains this season have led to severe food insecurity in many areas of Niger

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ACT in Niger

ACT Alliance organisations meet in what we call a Forum to do joint analysis of the national situation, and joint planning.

Link through to Forum page in ACT Groups

International organisations in Niger
Organisations funding work in Niger
About Niger
  • Population: 15.3 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: Niamey
  • Area: 1.27 million sq km (489,000 sq miles)
  • Major languages: French (official), Arabic, Hausa, Songhai
  • Major religions: Islam, indigenous beliefs
  • Life expectancy: 50 years (men), 52 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 CFA (Communaute Financiere Africaine) franc = 100 centimes
  • Main exports: Uranium, livestock products
  • GNI per capita: US $330 (World Bank, 2008)