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

Strategy and Policy Group Meeting

Paris, 18-19 June 2009

The Strategy and Policy Group reviewed the implementation of the Sahel and West Africa Club's 2009 Work Programme (results achieved and main challenges) and discussed orientations of the SWAC's 2010 Work Plan. Thematic presentations focused on West Africa's responses to the global economic crisis, regional aid effectiveness and SWAC outreach tools. > learn more

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West Africa Observer

This quarterly review analyses major political, economic and social trends in West Africa from a regional point of view. It summarizes and puts into perspective important events and developments. Our work draws on many existing information sources. We believe: “The more information is available, the more it needs to be synthesised”. The West Africa Observer is intended to become a tool that provides easy and quick access to key information on the region. > learn more