Impact of Islamist Uprising on Human Capital and Demographics: Evidence from Mali

Seunghun Chung () and Abdul Noury
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Seunghun Chung: Cornell University
Abdul Noury: New York University (NYU) - New York University

Eastern Economic Journal, 2025, vol. 51, issue 3, No 7, 472-529

Abstract: Abstract This study examines the impact of the 2012 Islamist uprising in northern Mali on human capital and demographics. It finds that female educational attainment declined significantly under Islamist control, especially in rural areas, while male education was less affected. Women exposed during school age also had more children and started families earlier. Attitudes toward domestic violence remained unchanged. The findings suggest Islamist influence can hinder human capital development, posing challenges to economic growth. As Islamist militant groups expand across sub-Saharan Africa, their impact on education and demographics may increasingly obstruct broader development goals.

Keywords: Fundamentalism; Human capital; Development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: J13 O15 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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