Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/302278 
Year of Publication: 
2024
Series/Report no.: 
WIDER Working Paper No. 2024/53
Publisher: 
The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER), Helsinki
Abstract: 
Armed conflicts significantly affect the social and economic conditions of societies in turmoil, disrupting the normal functioning of local economies. This study seeks to delve into the repercussions of armed conflicts on the dynamics of local economies in Ségou and Mopti, Mali, since the conflict outbreak in 2012. Employing a case study method, the research utilizes field observations and in-depth interviews with various stakeholders, including residents, displaced individuals, local authorities, former hostages, herders, farmers, traders, officials, and members of non-governmental organizations. The examination of the Ségou and Mopti cases underscores how armed conflicts have disrupted local production processes and curtailed population consumption patterns. Notably, weekly fairs, pivotal for economic exchanges, have been either prevented or abandoned by the populations. Additionally, farms face restrictions, with cultivation prohibition or intentional burning upon maturity. These findings contribute valuable insights into the nuanced effects of armed conflicts, cautioning against oversimplified generalizations derived from more aggregate analyses. The study sheds light on the intricacies of the local responses to conflictinduced economic challenges, offering a deeper understanding of the complexities involved.
Subjects: 
armed conflicts
Mali
economic dynamics
West Africa
production processes
social impact
economic disruption
JEL: 
D47
O12
R11
O55
Persistent Identifier of the first edition: 
ISBN: 
978-92-9267-515-8
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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