Dynamiques locales de fertilisation des sols face aux logiques de développement : ethnographie des pratiques chez les Kabiyè dans la région de la Kara au Togo

Kabiyè farmers in the Kara region, known for their “expertise” in soil conservation and fertilization practices, have taken a long time to adapt to these new techniques introduced through development programs and projects. At a time when the use of chemical fertilizers has become part of their habits, organic crops …

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Savoirs et pratiques locaux sur les maladies à potentiel épidémique chez les Éwé au Togo

Epidemic diseases that occur in several African societies have caused multifaceted devastation. They have had enormous social and economic consequences. In order to limit their spread and reduce the damage, both the communities and the administrative authorities of the countries where these diseases occur adopt measures and define strategies. However, …

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On the power of positive thinking: a reading of Diana Bamford McBagonluri’s Tears of a Rain Goddess

This paper uses Martin Seligman’s (1942) theory of Positive Psychology to demonstrate that one’s thinking is instrumental to one’s achievement and happiness in life. The theory holds that a person’s outcome in life depends on their thinking. The paper seeks, therefore, to establish an intrinsic link between McBagonluri’s protagonist’s achievement …

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