ECOWAS, OECD Sign MoU To Strengthen Regional Cooperation, Promote Sustainable In W'Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and advance inclusive, sustainable, and resilient growth across West Africa.

According to a statement on Wednesday, signed in Paris by H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, and Mr. Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the OECD, the MoU provides a framework for collaboration in key policy areas such as regional economic integration, trade and investment facilitation, good governance, food security, and human capital development, including the empowerment of women and youth.

The partnership aligns with ECOWAS Vision 2050 and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, reinforcing both institutions’ commitment to evidence-based policymaking, regional cooperation, and sustainable development for the people of West Africa.