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Economic and Social Development – 1995

In 1995, Mali championed the women’s literacy program. The program was funded by organizations such as UNESCO and the UN Development Program. The literacy program in the north faced greater challenges, but the UN Children’s Fund and other organizations had considerable success with women’s literacy programs.¹ In July, local government authorities returned to northern Mali. As peace became more prevalent and the area more stable in 1995, development programs began to be implemented for the benefit of northern Mali.² The promised $200 million donor support for the economic development program in northern Mali was not realized in 1995. Nevertheless, the Timbuktuans were restoring tourism infrastructure.³

1. “Mali: championing women’s literacy programs,” African Farmer, May 1995.
2. “MALI; Ceremony marks return of local government to northern districts,” BBC Summary of World Broadcasts, July 31, 1995.
3. “Mali Tuareg War Ends As Foes Burn Weapons,” Africa News, April, 1996.