A functional state is a state you can see and feel. But what does "presence" really mean? Why is it crucial for transforming agri-food systems and ensuring essential services, especially in rural areas?

In this episode,Aurélie Majo, senior consultant at STRATEGIES!, joins the discussion to explore:
✅ How state presence impacts agriculture and local economies.

✅ The essential infrastructures: roads, electricity, water, andadministrative services.

✅ The role of decentralization and local governments in development.

✅ How the absence of the state fuels conflict and slows down progress.

🎧Listen now to understand why state presence is the cornerstone ofdevelopment in Africa!

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