Agricultural 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 farmers who often face limited access to quality inputs, finance, extension, and post-harvest infrastructure.

ECOWAP positions this sector as a coordinated regional priority to modernize family farming, strengthen value chains, and improve competitiveness on intra-community and international markets.