Tidène is a Nigerien NGO based in Agadez, created in 2004 by Mohamed Ixa (President) and co-founded with Christel Pernet (LPDD). It is the sole operational partner of Les Puits du Désert in Niger: 100% Nigerien, natives of the region, no expatriates. It executes all field projects.
Details
- President: Mohamed Ixa (co-founder 2004, former Ténéré guide)
- Director: Ibrahim Rissa Ikssa (Master's in economics/management)
- Team: 100% Nigerien, natives of Agadez
- 20+ years of continuous partnership with LPDD France
- Model 'with them, not for them' = no subcontracting
Related terms
- COGES — The COGES (Water Management Committee) is a community village structure that manages and maintains a water point (village well) after its construction.
- Tidène Valley — The Tidène Valley is a valley of the Aïr massif, located in the Agadez region of northern Niger, about 90 km north of the city of Agadez.