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Opening of the Validation Workshop for the Interministerial Report on the Feasibility Study for an ECOWAS Regional Internet Exchange Point (RIXP)

Experts from ECOWAS member states, digital infrastructure operators across the region, development partners are meeting from October 24 to 25,.

25 Oct, 2024

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Regional Workshop for the Validation of a Regional Information Platform to Monitor Cross-Border Movements of Obsolete Chemicals and Hazardous Waste in ECOWAS

This workshop was organised from 16 to 18 October 2024 in Abidjan, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire by the ECOWAS Commission..

24 Oct, 2024

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Towards The Creation of a Regional Data Exchange Platform of The West African Police Information System (WAPIS)

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is organising a meeting of government experts from 23 to 25.

24 Oct, 2024

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Technical Workshop to Review indicators and improve on the Technical Guide to Non-Defined Monitoring and Evaluation Indicators for ECOWAP

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) successfully concluded a four-day technical workshop held from October 16 to 19,.

23 Oct, 2024

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Regional Forum on Agroecology and Organic Farming in West Africa

A four-day forum opened on October 21, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria, bringing together key stakeholders from across the region. Participants.

23 Oct, 2024

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COP29: ECOWAS in Partnership with UN Women Organises a Regional Technical Workshop of Experts of Gender and Environment on Placing Women at the Heart of the Transition to a Green Economy in West Africa

The ECOWAS Commission, through the ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC), in partnership with the UN Women Regional Office for West.

23 Oct, 2024

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GIABA Enjoys Global Recognition as FATF Appoints the DG to the FATF Steering Group

The Director General of the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), Mr. Edwin W. Harris Jr.,.

22 Oct, 2024

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Experts From ECOWAS Member States Commit to Strengthened Collabora-tion, Cooperation and Partnership in the Fight Against Trafficking in Per-sons and Other Related Crimes in the Region

The ECOWAS Regional Network of National Focal Institutions Against Trafficking in Persons Plus (RNNI-TIP+) held its 16th Annual Review Meeting.

22 Oct, 2024

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ECOWAS And Ae-Trade Group Sign Agreement to Enhance Access to Market for Smes, Women and Youths in the West African Region

On the margins of the Biashara Afrika conference in Kigali, in October 2024, Professor Fatou Sow Sarr, the ECOWAS Commissioner.

22 Oct, 2024

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ECOWAS’ Key Priorities for Sustainable Economic, Human and Agricultural Development Presented at the 10th Re-Branding Africa Forum in Brussels, Belgium

From 17 to 19 October 2024, a delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) took part in.

22 Oct, 2024

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ECOWAS Hosts the 90th Birthday Anniversary Lecture of the Community’s Only Living Founding Father, General Dr. Yakubu Gowon

As a mark of honor and commitment to promoting the ideals of its founding fathers, the ECOWAS Commission on 19,.

22 Oct, 2024

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2nd Joint Assessment Mission of The International Moral Guarantors on the Implementation of the ‘‘Agreement for National Unity’’ Signed Between the Government of Sierra Leone and the All Peoples Congress (APC) Party

The International Moral Guarantors on the implementation of the ‘‘Agreement for National Unity’’ signed between the Government of Sierra Leone.

21 Oct, 2024

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An Awareness-Raising Session for Guinean Private Sector Players on The Trade Liberalisation Scheme (TLS)

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in collaboration with the Private Sector in Guinea organized an awareness campaign.

18 Oct, 2024

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ECOWAS Boosts the Gambia’s Capacity to Enhance Cross-Border Trade and Drive Regional Economic Development

The ECOWAS Commission organised an In-Country Support for The Gambia‘s National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC) from the 3rd to 4th.

18 Oct, 2024

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Capacity Building Workshop Organized in Guinea Bissau to Combat Drug Use And Illegal Youth Migration

The Youth Institute of Guinea Bissau, in collaboration with the ECOWAS Commission, success-fully organized a workshop aimed at empowering young.

18 Oct, 2024

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ECOWAS Workshop Empowers Sierra Leone to Improve Cross-Border Trade and Foster Regional Integration

The ECOWAS Commission organised an In-Country Support for Sierra Leone National Trade Facilitation Committees (NTFCs) from the 30th of September.

18 Oct, 2024

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ECOWAS Commission Donates Equipment to Enhance Human Security in Liberia to the National Center for the Coordination of Response Mechanism (NCCRM)

Monrovia, Liberia – October 16, 2024 – The ECOWAS Commission, through its Resident Representative in Liberia, Her Excellency Ambassador Josephine.

18 Oct, 2024

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Fisheries Governance and its Challenges in West Africa: The Case of Ille-gal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing

As part of the implementation of the recommendation made during the 65th Ordinary Session of the Conference of Heads of.

18 Oct, 2024

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Ivorian Shellxroot Crowned Champions of the 3rd Edition of the ECOWAS Hackathon

After 30 hours of intense competition, Cote d’Ivoire’s team “ShellxRoot” has emerged victorious at the 3rd edition of the ECOWAS.

18 Oct, 2024

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