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Opening ceremony of the consultative meeting on regional railway transport

Experts from ECOWAS Member States, regional organisations and development partners are meeting in Accra, Ghana, from 9 to 10 May.

10 May, 2024

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ECOWAS and Nigeria collaborate on stratergies to mitigate effects of climate change

As part of the implementation of the regional climate strategy, the ECOWAS Commission, through the Department of Economic Affairs and.

10 May, 2024

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The Commissioner for Economic affairs and Agriculture visited the Mansakonko region in The Gambia to provide ECOWAS support for local mangrove restoration initiatives in west Africa.

As part of her participation in the annual meeting of the steering committee of the regional project “Global Forest Transformation.

10 May, 2024

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ECOWAS, ICAO and BAGASOO update the Technical Agreements to Accelerate the Implementation of the PASTA-CO Project

The Directorate of Transport of the ECOWAS Commission engaged officials of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Banjul.

10 May, 2024

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Abidjan hosts the first Edition of the West African Festival of Arts and Culture (ECOFEST)

The West African Festival of Arts and Culture (ECOFEST) will be held from 2st – 28th September 2024 in Abidjan,.

9 May, 2024

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The Vice-President of The ECOWAS Commission H.E. Mrs Damtien L. Tchintchibidja Advocates Pooling Efforts to speed up the Implementation of the ECOWAS Human Capital Development (HCD) Strategy

The Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Mrs Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, opened a three-day regional technical conference on Human Capital.

9 May, 2024

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Members of the regional organising committee are meeting to assess preparations for the West African festival of Arts and Culture (ECOFEST) and finalise the launch on 11 may in Abidjan.

The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU).

8 May, 2024

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ECOWAS Global Transformation of forests for populations and the climate

ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture Mrs. Massandjé TOURE-LITSE, chaired the Annual meeting of the steering committee of the.

8 May, 2024

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Government experts meeting on the draft Supplementary Act relating to cooperation in suppressing illicit maritime activities in the ECOWAS region.

Government experts from ECOWAS member states are meeting in Lomé, Togo, from May 6 to 8, 2024 to examine in.

8 May, 2024

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14TH NRA focal points meeting on the ECOWAS regulation on roaming commences in Abuja, Nigeria

On May 8th, 2024, the 14th Meeting of Focal Points of National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) on the implementation of the.

8 May, 2024

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ECOWAS-ICAO-BAGASOO to hold Coordination Meeting on the Implementation of the PASTA-CO Project in Lagos

The Directorate of Transport of the ECOWAS Commission will be holding a coordination meeting with the International Civil Aviation Organization.

7 May, 2024

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The Commissions of ECOWAS and WAEMU have ratified the seminal Action Plan of the ECOWAS-WAEMU Cooperation Agreement, aimed at rigorously enforcing competition regulations across West Africa.

In a concerted effort to bolster synergies and ensure a seamless and effective implementation of competition policies, the commissions acted.

6 May, 2024

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A Three-day technical conference on Human Capital Development (HCD) from 8th -10th May in Accra Ghana: ECOWAS convenes Member States HCD focal points to renew their commitment to regional Human Capital Development Goals

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is holding a three-day technical conference on Human Capital Development (HCD).

6 May, 2024

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Strengthening Diplomatic Relations: ECOWAS Ambassador Resident Representative in Guinea Receives Three Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary accredited to Guinea

The ECOWAS Resident Representative in Guinea, H.E. Mr Louis Blaise AKA-BROU, received  three Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary accredited to the.

6 May, 2024

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ECOWAS consolidates on cross-border cooperation launches national platforms in Liberia and Sierra Leone

The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) has furthered its efforts to improve the lives.

6 May, 2024

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ECOWAS to participate in the WURI project’s phase ii mid-term review

The World Bank in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is organising a regional workshop on.

6 May, 2024

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The ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) on a mission in Côte d’Ivoire to disseminate Community Provisions on Competition and Consumer Protection

A delegation from ECOWAS/ERCA led by Mrs Massandje Toure-Litse, Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, accompanied by the Executive Director.

4 May, 2024

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ECOWAS and Algeria agree to hold regular discussions on the political and security situation in west Africa and the Sahel, as well as on the fate of irregular migrants

“ECOWAS and Algeria have agreed to hold regular discussions on the political and security situation in West Africa and the.

3 May, 2024

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Regional Fund for Agriculture and Food (RFAF): the 2nd Supervisory Board Validates and Adopts the Operationalisation and Management Instruments

Regional Fund for Agriculture and Food (RFAF): the 2nd Supervisory Board Validates and Adopts the Operationalisation and Management Instruments…RFAF_SB 2024_Press.

3 May, 2024

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ECOWAS Commission engages partners with a view of strengthening collaboration for innovative early warning solutions in West Africa.

The Vice President of the Commission, H. E. Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, led an ECOWAS delegation to Washington, D.C., USA, from.

2 May, 2024

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