Neglected for a long time in territories analysis, the border spaces constitute areas of intense socioeconomic activities. Guidimouni (Niger) depends heavily on the contact with the Nigerian border. The frequency of trades and migratory movements perfectly illustrate this dependence. Several factors contribute to this dynamics, among which the proximity with the Nigerian border, the multi-feature of the market of Guidimouni and the importance of agro-pastoral resources, etc. In spite of these favorable assets, several factors disturb the progress of the exchanges, in particular the Nigerian currency fluctuation, customs harassments, roads quality, etc. In view of the importance of the exchanges between Guidimouni and several Nigerian localities, it is important to revitalize the exchange networks with Nigeria. It is a question of allowing the municipality of Guidimouni to better take advantage of the benefits from these exchanges, and then to participate in the efforts of local development at work.
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