Together with governments, regional institutions and civil society/private sector organisations, the Sahel and West Africa Club (SWAC/OECD) supports the development and implementation of regional strategies and policies. > learn more 

Bamako (Mali), 9-10 December 2009

This SPG meeting has a new set-up. The first day will bring together key stakeholders concerned by the topic of "Pressures on West African land". Debates shall contribute to define a roadmap for West Africa which promotes responsible investment in land. The second day, restricted to SWAC members, will particularly focus on the brainstorming process aiming at adjusting and fine-tuning the SWAC's mandate and functioning in 2010. > learn more

Food security

25th Annual RPCA Meeting

Bamako (Mali), 8-11 December 2009

On the occasion of its 25th anniversary, the Food Crisis Prevention Network (RPCA) focuses on “Markets, Local Product, Processing and Food Security”. Network members will also discuss the agricultural, food and nutritional situation of the agricultural campaign 2009/2010 to draft policy recommendations for decision-makers to better prevent and manage food crises. > learn more

Climate change

Technical Workshop

Dakar (Senegal), 17 November 2009

Within the SWAC's regional study on Security implications of climate change in the Sahel (SICCS), draft vulnerability maps will be presented to a group of 25-30 experts. Participants will provide feedback on analyses and methodology and will contribute to define operational modalities of scenario-building (scheduled for January 2010). > learn more

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