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National Institutional Capacity Building of TVET Actors in Togo

The ECOWAS Department of Human Development and Social Affairs, Directorate of Education Science and Culture began a three (3) day.

18 Nov, 2024

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Legislative Elections in Senegal: the Heads of the AU and ECOWAS Election Observation Missions (EOMs) meet observers and carry out a series of visits

In the context of the legislative elections of 17 November 2024 in Senegal, Ambassador Francis Alex Tsegah, Head of the.

17 Nov, 2024

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Ambassador Francis Alex Tsegah, Head of the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission for the Legislative Elections of 17 November 2024 in Senegal, arrives in Dakar

In accordance with the provisions of the Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance relating to the observation of elections.

16 Nov, 2024

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ECOWAS Launches In-Country Capacity-Building Workshop for Educators and School Teacher to Mainstream Disaster Risk Reduction into School Curriculum in Guinea-Bissau

ECOWAS has launched a three-day “In-Country Capacity Building Workshop for School Teachers and Educators” aimed at mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction.

16 Nov, 2024

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ECOWAS concludes Capacity Building Workshop on Monitoring & Evaluation and Financial Reporting of Humanitarian Interventions in Member States

The Humanitarian and Social Affairs Directorate of the ECOWAS Commission, which is committed to improving its standards of implementation of.

16 Nov, 2024

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High-Level Forum on Pastoralism Nouakchott + 10

From November 6 to 8, 2024, the High-Level Forum on Pastoralism, Nouakchott + 10, took place in Nouakchott, Mauritania. The.

15 Nov, 2024

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ECOWAS Conducts Benchmarking Mission to SADC in Preparation for EU Pillar Assessment

A delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has arrived in Gaborone, Botswana, for a benchmarking.

14 Nov, 2024

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Regional Working Group Meeting on Creation of Regulatory Framework for Special Economic Zones in ECOWAS Opens in Lome

A meeting of the Technical Working Group on the Regional Special Economic Zone (RSEZ) Regulation to consider the document for.

14 Nov, 2024

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An Evaluation Mission to ECOWAS Radio in Liberia to Better Assess its Operation

The mission, held from 4 to 8 November 2024, in Monrovia, Liberia, was made up of staff members from the.

14 Nov, 2024

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Towards the creation of a new regional youth policy in West Africa: ECOWAS Commission launches regional consultations by Organising the ECOWAS National Youth Forum in Benin

From 4 to 5 November 2024, Cotonou hosted the ECOWAS National Youth Conference organised by the Economic Community of West.

14 Nov, 2024

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ECOWAS Commission Celebrates African Creativity at the 15th Edition of Biennale de Dakar, Dakar, Senegal

The ECOWAS Commission celebrates African creativity at the 15th edition of the Biennale de Dakar of Contemporary African Art (Dak’Art),.

12 Nov, 2024

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ECOWAS Air Transport Ministers Endorse Regional Strategy to Remove Taxes from Air Transport and Reduce Charges By 25%, Effective January 1, 2026

Air Transport Ministers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened in Lomé, Togo, to address the pressing.

12 Nov, 2024

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ECOWAS Concludes Comprehensive Technical Workshop to Revamp the ECOWAS Agriculture Information System (ECOAGRIS) in Lagos, Nigeria

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) hosted a five-day technical workshop on “Regional Diagnostic Workshop for the Reactivation.

11 Nov, 2024

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Strengthening the Actions of the Post-Conflict Demining and Pollution Control Training Centre (CPADD): the Epsao Project Donates a Landcruiser Pickup Vehicle and Demining Equipment

The ECOWAS Resident Representative in Benin, Ambassador Amadou DIONGUE, on behalf of the Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security,.

11 Nov, 2024

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H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray, President of ECOWAS Commission Attends the First Ministerial Conference of the Russia – Africa Partnership Forum, at Sirius Federal Territory, Sochi – Russian Federation

The high – level First Ministerial Conference of the Russia – Africa Partnership Forum opened on 8TH November, 2024 at.

11 Nov, 2024

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ECOWAS and the Kingdom of Spain Strengthen their Cooperation Through a Review of Joint Priority Programmes for the Period 2024-2027

Within the framework of strengthening cooperation and monitoring the 2024-2027 joint priority programmes between ECOWAS and the Kingdom of Spain,.

11 Nov, 2024

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Completion Session of the 2024 Specialised Trainings for Interpreters and Translators by the ECOWAS Commission’s Directorate of Conference and Protocol

There is no doubt that effective communication plays a pivotal role in promoting peace and security, trade and regional integration.

11 Nov, 2024

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ECOWAS Organises a Three-Day In-Country Capacity Building Workshop for National Stakeholders on Utilising the Continental Results Framework (CRF) for Monitoring and Reporting the Implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in the Gambia.

The ECOWAS Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, in partnership with the Minis-try of Gender, Children, and Social Welfare in.

11 Nov, 2024

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Meeting of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Stakeholders to Validate the Guidelines on the Immersion of TVET Graduates in Industries 5th to 8th November 2024, Abuja, Nigeria

The Department of Human Development & Social Affairs, Directorate of Education, Science and Culture convened a pivotal Technical Meeting of.

8 Nov, 2024

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Directorate of Financial Reporting and Grants of ECOWAS Commission Organizes a One Week Power Business Intelligent Training in Niger State, Nigeria, 4th – 8th November 2024

The Financial Reporting Divisions across ECOWAS Institutions and Agencies are responsible for producing accurate, timely, and compliant financial statements, in.

8 Nov, 2024

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