Cyprien Coffi Aholou
Biographic Data
| ID | 1514075 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Cyprien Coffi Aholou |
| GIVEN NAMES | Cyprien Coffi |
| FAMILY NAME | Aholou |
| SIGNATURE | AHOLOU C C |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Lomé |
| ORCID | 0009-0002-1661-3533 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 11 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Urban Dynamics of Edea and Strategic Position Between Metropolitan Centers in Cameroon
Urbanization in sub-Saharan Africa is progressing rapidly, particularly in intermediate cities that serve as strategic interfaces between rural areas and major metropolitan centers. This study investigates the spatial and demographic dynamics of the city of Edéa (Cameroon) and the influence of neighboring metropolitan areas, Douala, Yaoundé, and Kribi, on its urban development. A multi-temporal analysis of satellite imagery from 1986, 2001, and 2…
City without Affordable Housing
The dynamics of Greater Lomé (Togo) and Greater Nokoué (Benin) have led to a lack of affordable housing. This situation reflects the complex problem of access to housing for city dwellers. The aim of this article is to show how the lack of access to affordable housing is experienced by the populations of Greater Nokoué (Benin) and Greater Lomé (Togo). The research was based on a mixed approach combining household surveys (258 in Greater Lomé and …
Integrating Sustainable Development Goals into Urban Planning to Advance Sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa
The accelerating pace of urbanization, coupled with changes in land-use patterns and the exacerbation of extreme climatic events—marked by heightened unpredictability and severity, particularly in regions of the Global South—necessitates a thorough reevaluation of urban governance and management frameworks. In response to these challenges, it is essential for strategies to integrate local socio-economic specificities while navigating the inherent…
Refugees in the Minawao camp
This article analyses the effectiveness of humanitarian assistance in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Minawao refugee camp in Cameroon, focusing on the social pillar of sustainable humanitarian. Established in 2013 to accommodate Nigerians fleeing the violence of Boko Haram, the camp now faces growing challenges related to the sustainability of assistance. Based on a mixed methodological approach, the analysis draws on…
Perceptions of women’s leadership in urban governance in the communes of greater Lomé, Togo
Perceptions of women’s roles and leadership in urban governance vary from country to country and culture to culture. While women are represented and participate fully in political decision-making in some countries, in Togo women’s participation in local governance is still limited. The aim of this research is to analyse perceptions of women’s leadership in urban governance in the communes of greater Lomé. Specifically, the study of the influence …
Contribution of earth bricks reinforced with African locust bean pod powder (Parkia biglobosa) to sustainable construction in Togo
In response to the challenges of climate change, this study explores the use of moringa pod powder as reinforcement in the manufacture of compressed earth bricks to promote sustainable building materials. The objective is to evaluate the impact of African locust bean pod powder on the mechanical properties of the bricks. Two types of soils from Togo were characterized according to geotechnical standards. Mixtures containing 8% African locust bean…
Externalities of urban mobility and challenges for sustainable development in Grand Lomé, Togo
Urban mobility in Grand Lomé is affected by several negative externalities, including road congestion, insecurity and environmental pollution. Traffic jams cause considerable economic losses, estimated at more than 13,000 CFA francs per month for some public officials, and represent a financial drain of several million CFA francs per day on the Togolese economy. These challenges are accentuated by rapid urbanization and a dizzying increase in the…
Humanitarian aid and economic development
In a context of refugee precarity, the article highlights the significance of inclusive economic models for sustainable resilience amidst protracted crises, examining the interplay between humanitarian aid and economic development within the Minawao camp. Initially established as a temporary solution, the camp now shelters over 76,000 Nigerians fleeing Boko Haram violence. The study focuses on analyzing initiatives implemented to promote economic…
Urban Growth and Land Artificialization in Secondary African Cities
While many studies have used Earth observations to quantify urbanization in Africa, there is still a lack of empirical evidence on the role of secondary cities in the fastest urbanizing region in the world. Moreover, the diversity of urbanization processes in Africa, which can be more or less compact in terms of land consumption, remains insufficiently acknowledged and under-documented. This empirical study employed mixed methods to address these…
Enseigner la sociologie et produire de l'espace urbain en Afrique noire francophone
Cet article se propose d’identifier quelques points d’appui qui ont permis la création d’une école d’architecture et d’urbanisme inter-États à Lomé (Togo) et de soulever les questions que cette structure suscite aujourd’hui. Les modèles qui ont inspiré les contenus et la pédagogie proposés semblent relever d’un passé colonial – français – ; mais l’influence de la France se perpétue par l’intermédiaire de divers organismes en particulier dans le d…
Construction identitaire et urbaine autour du cabaret à Lomé (Togo)
À Lomé, les cabarets sont de véritables institutions. Dans ces lieux de convivialité, de rencontres amicales ou amoureuses, chacun parle sa propre langue, vient prendre des nouvelles de sa région d’origine et consommer la bière de mil traditionnelle et bon marché appelée “tchoukoutou”. Originaires du nord du Togo, les Kabiyè dominent ce marché grâce à leur recette de tchouk. Leurs cabarets, qui s’adressent au départ à une clientèle ethnique, cons…
Integrating Sustainable Development Goals into Urban Planning to Advance Sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa
The accelerating pace of urbanization, coupled with changes in land-use patterns and the exacerbation of extreme climatic events—marked by heightened unpredictability and severity, particularly in regions of the Global South—necessitates a thorough reevaluation of urban governance and management frameworks. In response to these challenges, it is essential for strategies to integrate local socio-economic specificities while navigating the inherent…
Enseigner la sociologie et produire de l'espace urbain en Afrique noire francophone
Cet article se propose d’identifier quelques points d’appui qui ont permis la création d’une école d’architecture et d’urbanisme inter-États à Lomé (Togo) et de soulever les questions que cette structure suscite aujourd’hui. Les modèles qui ont inspiré les contenus et la pédagogie proposés semblent relever d’un passé colonial – français – ; mais l’influence de la France se perpétue par l’intermédiaire de divers organismes en particulier dans le d…
Construction identitaire et urbaine autour du cabaret à Lomé (Togo)
À Lomé, les cabarets sont de véritables institutions. Dans ces lieux de convivialité, de rencontres amicales ou amoureuses, chacun parle sa propre langue, vient prendre des nouvelles de sa région d’origine et consommer la bière de mil traditionnelle et bon marché appelée “tchoukoutou”. Originaires du nord du Togo, les Kabiyè dominent ce marché grâce à leur recette de tchouk. Leurs cabarets, qui s’adressent au départ à une clientèle ethnique, cons…
Refugees in the Minawao camp
This article analyses the effectiveness of humanitarian assistance in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Minawao refugee camp in Cameroon, focusing on the social pillar of sustainable humanitarian. Established in 2013 to accommodate Nigerians fleeing the violence of Boko Haram, the camp now faces growing challenges related to the sustainability of assistance. Based on a mixed methodological approach, the analysis draws on…
Perceptions of women’s leadership in urban governance in the communes of greater Lomé, Togo
Perceptions of women’s roles and leadership in urban governance vary from country to country and culture to culture. While women are represented and participate fully in political decision-making in some countries, in Togo women’s participation in local governance is still limited. The aim of this research is to analyse perceptions of women’s leadership in urban governance in the communes of greater Lomé. Specifically, the study of the influence …
Contribution of earth bricks reinforced with African locust bean pod powder (Parkia biglobosa) to sustainable construction in Togo
In response to the challenges of climate change, this study explores the use of moringa pod powder as reinforcement in the manufacture of compressed earth bricks to promote sustainable building materials. The objective is to evaluate the impact of African locust bean pod powder on the mechanical properties of the bricks. Two types of soils from Togo were characterized according to geotechnical standards. Mixtures containing 8% African locust bean…
Externalities of urban mobility and challenges for sustainable development in Grand Lomé, Togo
Urban mobility in Grand Lomé is affected by several negative externalities, including road congestion, insecurity and environmental pollution. Traffic jams cause considerable economic losses, estimated at more than 13,000 CFA francs per month for some public officials, and represent a financial drain of several million CFA francs per day on the Togolese economy. These challenges are accentuated by rapid urbanization and a dizzying increase in the…
Humanitarian aid and economic development
In a context of refugee precarity, the article highlights the significance of inclusive economic models for sustainable resilience amidst protracted crises, examining the interplay between humanitarian aid and economic development within the Minawao camp. Initially established as a temporary solution, the camp now shelters over 76,000 Nigerians fleeing Boko Haram violence. The study focuses on analyzing initiatives implemented to promote economic…
Urban Growth and Land Artificialization in Secondary African Cities
While many studies have used Earth observations to quantify urbanization in Africa, there is still a lack of empirical evidence on the role of secondary cities in the fastest urbanizing region in the world. Moreover, the diversity of urbanization processes in Africa, which can be more or less compact in terms of land consumption, remains insufficiently acknowledged and under-documented. This empirical study employed mixed methods to address these…
Urban Dynamics of Edea and Strategic Position Between Metropolitan Centers in Cameroon
Urbanization in sub-Saharan Africa is progressing rapidly, particularly in intermediate cities that serve as strategic interfaces between rural areas and major metropolitan centers. This study investigates the spatial and demographic dynamics of the city of Edéa (Cameroon) and the influence of neighboring metropolitan areas, Douala, Yaoundé, and Kribi, on its urban development. A multi-temporal analysis of satellite imagery from 1986, 2001, and 2…
City without Affordable Housing
The dynamics of Greater Lomé (Togo) and Greater Nokoué (Benin) have led to a lack of affordable housing. This situation reflects the complex problem of access to housing for city dwellers. The aim of this article is to show how the lack of access to affordable housing is experienced by the populations of Greater Nokoué (Benin) and Greater Lomé (Togo). The research was based on a mixed approach combining household surveys (258 in Greater Lomé and …
Integrating Sustainable Development Goals into Urban Planning to Advance Sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa
The accelerating pace of urbanization, coupled with changes in land-use patterns and the exacerbation of extreme climatic events—marked by heightened unpredictability and severity, particularly in regions of the Global South—necessitates a thorough reevaluation of urban governance and management frameworks. In response to these challenges, it is essential for strategies to integrate local socio-economic specificities while navigating the inherent…
Political science (7 works) · French Urban and Social Studies (5 works) · Agriculture and Rural Development Research (4 works) · Economics (4 works) · Geography (4 works) · Corporate governance (3 works) · Economic growth (3 works) · Environmental planning (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Sustainable development (3 works)