Published: January, 2018

Authors: Jean-Pierre Olivier de Sardan, Mahaman Tahirou Ali Bako, Abdoutan Harouna

This report examines the shared bureaucratic practical norms in the education and health sectors in Niger and highlight the variations between them. The report then describes the practical norms particular to healthcare staff and to teachers. This is followed by an attempt to elucidate the place of corruption within these practical norms.

Finally, report concludes by considering what can be done to improve public service provision based on an analysis of the challenges and obstacles involved in any attempt to modify these practical norms and a presentation of innovative potential approaches to reform in this area.

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