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Contributors

At D+C/E+Z, we are proud of our international network of authors. It is particularly important to us to be a platform for voices from the global south. Some authors contribute on a regular basis, others don't. Here you can find information about the people behind the contributions.

Karim Okanla

karimokanla@yahoo.com

is a media scholar and freelance writer from Benin.  

All articles of Karim Okanla

Jobs
Karim Okanla

Employment blues

Most Beninese people must cope with the constant insecurity of informal employment

Comment
Karim Okanla

Burkina Faso on the brink

After the failed coup the transition government is back in office, but uncertainties remain

Medical services
Karim Okanla

Science-based clinic or witch doctor?

Benin's public health services are good, but too weak

West Africa
Karim Okanla

Insufficient fire wood

Benin’s energy supply depends on fire wood – and smuggled petrol from Nigeria

Nowadays
Karim Okanla

Hard life in rural Benin

Life in rural Benin is incredibly hard – but the ‘Hunger Project’ intends to improve the conditions

Decentralisation
Karim Okanla

Donors must not sleep

Don't let Benin's municipal authorities become empty shells

West Africa
Karim Okanla

Competitive professionals

A private-sector university in Benin offers American-style education

Comment
Karim Okanla

In troubled waters

AU Chairman Boni Yayi faces daunting challenges

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