ECOWAS: regional stakeholders lay the groundwork for a resilient, inclusive, and de-risked agricultural future in West Africa – media coverage

From 16 to 20 June 2025, PARM and ECOWAS convened Member States and key stakeholders in Lomé, Togo, providing a platform for dialogue to pave the way towards a stronger regional dynamic in support of a more resilient and protected agricultural sector. Participants included representatives from IFAD, the European Union, the French Embassy in Togo, the French Development Agency, the Italian Consulate, Proparco, ECOWAS Member States, ECOWAS Regional Agency for Agriculture and Food (RAAF), the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), agri-preneurs, farmers’ organizations, insurance companies, researchers, and many others. This report (in French) presents the media coverage of this workshop which laid the foundations for an integrated and coordinated Agricultural Risk Management (ARM) programme to enhance resilience and food sovereignty across West Africa.