Intervention Sectors
Intervention Sectors
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Institutional and Organizational Capacity BuildingECOWAS was established to promote cooperation and integration toward a stronger economic union in West Africa. With the revised treaty and expanded regional agenda, institutional bodies such as the Commission, Parliament…
Pest Management, Plant Pest Control and SPS measuresPhytosanitary measures and the fight against plant pests and diseases remain a major ECOWAS priority due to increasing pest proliferation across the region. ECOWAS has advanced comprehensive regional frameworks for preve…
Pastoralism, Livestock Development and Animal HealthPastoral livestock systems in West Africa continue to face severe pressure from fodder and water deficits, insecurity, displacement of herders and animals, and growing restrictions on sub-national and cross-border mobili…
Agricultural Productivity and CompetitivenessAgricultural productivity and competitiveness in West Africa remain central to food security, rural incomes, and economic resilience. The sector spans diverse agroecological systems and is dominated by smallholder farmer…
Resilience of Food Systems, Food and Nutrition SecurityFood systems resilience in ECOWAS is closely tied to the stability of pastoral and livestock systems, which continue to face climate stress, insecurity, mobility restrictions, and disease pressure. Strengthening coordina…
Sustainable Agriculture and Adaptation of Agriculture to Climate ChangeAdaptation of agriculture to climate change is an urgent regional priority under ECOWAP. Although ECOWAS contributes a small share of global greenhouse gas emissions, West Africa faces severe climate impacts, including r…
Fisheries and AquacultureWest Africa has rich fisheries potential, supported by productive marine ecosystems and inland water networks favorable for aquaculture. The sector contributes significantly to GDP, livelihoods, and food and nutrition se…
Environment, Forest and Biodiversity ConservationEnvironmental resilience in ECOWAS is closely linked to sustainable management of marine, coastal, freshwater, and land-based ecosystems. Regional coordination in fisheries and blue-economy governance also contributes to…
Gender in Agriculture and Youth EmploymentAgro-forestry-pastoral and fisheries systems are core drivers of livelihoods in West Africa, yet youth participation remains far below potential. ECOWAS adopted a regional youth employability strategy and priority invest…