22/10/2015 - The Sahel and West Africa Week , taking place at Expo Milano from 26-30 October 2015, will bring together experts, civil society representatives, ministers and government officials for a series of special events focusing on food security and resilience in a region undergoing profound change.
The participants will share experiences and policy ideas, aim to strengthen partnerships and look particularly at the role of women in building resilience and sustainability.
The Week opens with the two-day Sahel and West Africa Club Forum in the EU Pavilion. The following debates will be open to media participation:
The Forum debates will also be webcast live at: http://www.oecd.org/swac-expo-milano. Other media opportunities include:
Further information about the Sahel and West Africa Week – including the list of participating ministers, officials and experts - is available in English, French and Italian.
For enquiries, to register attendance or request an interview, please contact: Lia Beyeler (lia.beyeler@oecd.org)
Expo Milano runs until October 31, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Its theme is Feeding the planet. Energy for life. Read more about OECD and Expo Milano here: http://www.oecd.org/expo-milano.htm
The Sahel and West Africa Club is part of the OECD’s Global Relations Secretariat.
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