The event will be held on the theme- "Accelerating investments for the transformation of agrifood systems in West Africa and the Sahel”.
However, the commemoration would mainly focus on FAO’s corporate and regional, sub-regional priorities and flagship programmes.
The objective is to deliberate on how to foster effective partnerships between FAO and stakeholders in the sub-region for sustained and efficient delivery of programmes that ensure better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life.
The event would also present an opportunity for FAO, key stakeholders, and partners to review the most suitable options and solutions in a bid to jointly address the challenges linked to the pressing need for the transformation of agri-food systems as well as identify investment opportunities and innovative financing mechanisms while raising awareness on technology innovation and their importance in building resilient agri-food systems in the West African sub-region.
Moreover, it would provide a platform for reflection by different FAO units, member countries, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), specialised institutions, and other key stakeholders from the public and private sectors to jointly review achievements and challenges, while designing approaches to build upon successes and address constraints.
The event will be an interactive session to enable exchange of information and knowledge on pertinent development and partnership issues on FAO’s work in West Africa and the Sahel both at national and international levels.
