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April 15, 2013
West Africa: Sweden Supports ECOWAS Programme On Climate Adaptability
Sweden is to provide 6.7 million US dollars over four years to support West Africa's programme to reduce the region’s vulnerability to climate change. Read more »
March 13, 2013
West Africa: Cotonou to Host Ministerial Conference On Gulf of Guinea Maritime Security
An Inter-ministerial Conference of ECOWAS and the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) on maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, is to be held in Cotonou, Benin… Read more »
November 17, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Working With Partners to Improve Business Climate in West Africa
ECOWAS is partnering with the International Finance Corporation and the European Union to implement a programme for the improvement of the business environment in the region, the… Read more »
November 13, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Supports Nigerian Flood Victims With Us$382,000
The ECOWAS Commission has presented a cheque for US$382,000 to the Government of Nigeria to help mitigate the effects of the recent flood disaster which claimed several lives and… Read more »
October 15, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Commiserates With Nigeria Over Devastating Floods
The ECOWAS Commission wishes to commiserate with the Government and people of Nigeria over the devastating floods that have claimed lives and caused substantial damage to property… Read more »
September 21, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Donates 200 Million FCFA in Support of Flood Victims
Niger has received a cheque of 200 million Franc CFA from the ECOWAS Commission in support of victims of devastating floods which have killed many, affected over 500, 000 people… Read more »
September 03, 2012
West Africa: Experts Agree Structure for Regional Coherence in Fisheries Policy
Fishery experts ended a week-long meeting in Cotonou, Benin on Friday, 31st August 2012, with the validation of the composition and mechanisms of the Regional and National… Read more »
August 27, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Urges Policy Harmonization for Fisheries Development
The ECOWAS Commissioner for Agriculture, Environment and Water Resources, Dr. Marc Atouga, has called on Member States to harmonize their policies and efforts in the fisheries… Read more »
April 26, 2012
West Africa: Regional Experts Call for Emergency Fund to Deal With Animal Diseases
Regional experts in animal diseases have ended a five-day meeting in Accra, Ghana with wide-ranging recommendations, including the call for the setting up of an emergency fund at… Read more »
April 03, 2012
West Africa: West African Veterinary Service Chiefs Meet in Accra
A meeting of chiefs of veterinary services and other stakeholders of ECOWAS Member States opened in Accra, Ghana on Monday, 2nd April 2012 to develop a coordinated regional… Read more »
West Africa: Livestock Stakeholders Meet in Accra On Regional Mechanism for Animal Disease Control
A meeting of stakeholders in the veterinary services of ECOWAS Member States is underway in Accra, Ghana to agree a coordinated surveillance and laboratory- based mechanism for the… Read more »
March 29, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS, Industry Experts Strategize On Chemical, Hazardous Waste Management Policy
ECOWAS Commission officials and industry experts from Member States have concluded a meeting at the Commission's Abuja headquarters called to strategize and define policy on… Read more »
February 04, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS, Industry Experts to Analyse West Africa's Investment Climate
ECOWAS and industry experts will from February 2012 undertake a three-month project for data collection and analysis of West Africa's investment climate. Read more »
September 18, 2011
West Africa: Forum Urges ECOWAS Member States to Improve Business Climate
The 2nd ECOWAS Investment Forum has ended in Lagos with the participants calling on Member States to undertake reforms towards improving their business climate, reducing risks and… Read more »
September 01, 2011
West Africa: ECOWAS Urges to Mitigate Global Climate Change Impacts
The ECOWAS Commission on Wednesday 31st August 2011 in Accra, Ghana called on Community Member States to intensify measures for the implementation of Nationally Appropriate… Read more »
August 30, 2011
West Africa: Workshop On Impact of Climate Change in West Africa ECOWAS
A capacity building workshop for the development and implementation of relevant measures by ECOWAS Member States for direct access of funds and status of international negotiations… Read more »
June 28, 2011
West Africa: ECOWAS Urged to Help Create Enabling Environment for Viable Airline Industry
A Consultative meeting of air transport experts has called on the ECOWAS Commission to assist in the creation of conducive environment for the operation of airlines within the… Read more »
March 10, 2011
West Africa: Ministers Endorse Strategic Plan for Transformation of Livestock Sector in West Africa
Ministers responsible for livestock farming in ECOWAS Member States ended their day-long meeting with the endorsement of the draft Strategic Plan for the Development and… Read more »
February 28, 2011
West Africa: Ecowas Calls for Improved Quality of Agro-Based Products
ECOWAS Commissioner for Agriculture, Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Ousseini Salifou, has stressed the need for ECOWAS Member States to improve on the quality of their… Read more »
February 27, 2011
West Africa: Committee Agrees Institutional Arrangement for Community
The committee responsible for coordinating strategic planning at the ECOWAS Commission and institutions of the Community has agreed an institutional arrangement for ensuring that… Read more »
February 18, 2011
West Africa: Ecowas, World Customs Organization Agree to Enhance Capacity of Customs Administrations in West Africa
ECOWAS and the World Customs Organization (WCO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance the capacity of Customs administrations in West Africa in order to… Read more »
January 26, 2011
West Africa: Ecowas to Host Workshop On Integration of Environment, Climate Change, Sustainable Development in Accra
Some 70 participants are expected to take part in a two-day workshop which will begin on Thursday, 27th January 2911 in Accra, Ghana to ensure the integration of climate change,… Read more »
February 05, 2011
West Africa: Ecowas Form the Technical Staff of Non-State Actors
Strengthen the capacity of Non-State Actors (NSAs) to enable them to better respond to calls for proposals of the European Development Fund, broaden the support and participation… Read more »
January 28, 2011
West Africa: Participants Want Early Warning System On Climate Established in West Africa
Participants at a two-day workshop that discussed the mechanism for integrating environment and sustainable development into policies, programmes and projects have called for the… Read more »
January 27, 2011
West Africa: West African Integration Built On Three Pillars, Says Ecowas Vice President
West Africa's integration is premised on the principle of promoting the unhindered intra-Community movement of its 230 million citizens so that they can avail themselves of the… Read more »
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