Pali, Essossinam
Aholou, Coffi Cyprien
Yatta, François Paul
Funding for this research was provided by:
World Bank Group (IDA 5360 TG)
Article History
Received: 22 April 2025
Accepted: 29 August 2025
First Online: 26 September 2025
Declarations
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: This study was conducted in accordance with the ethical standards applicable to social science research. As the research did not involve any vulnerable populations or sensitive personal data, formal approval by an ethics committee was not required under national regulations. Nonetheless, all procedures respected ethical principles, including voluntary participation, informed consent, and the protection of participants’ anonymity and data confidentiality. Prior to each interview, participants were informed about the objectives of the research, the voluntary nature of their participation, and their right to withdraw at any time. Informed consent was obtained both verbally and in writing, and participants were assured of the confidentiality and anonymity of the information collected. However, the interviewees requested that their names not be mentioned in any report. To ensure participant anonymity in the presentation of results and related documentation, we committed to maintaining confidentiality regardless of the nature of the report.
: All participants provided informed consent for the publication of the study's findings in an anonymous form. No personally identifiable information is disclosed in this publication. The data have been aggregated and processed to ensure the complete confidentiality of the respondents.
: The authors declare no conflict of interest.