The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) recently concluded a high-level consultation meeting focused on extending the Regional Integration Strategy Paper (RISP) for West Africa. The current RISP’s term ends in December 2025.
The three-day meeting took place from February 4 to 6, 2026, at the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. Senior management from both ECOWAS and the AfDB participated to discuss the strategic direction of the West Africa RISP.
Mr. Lamin Barrow, the AfDB’s Director General for West Africa, emphasized the importance of extending the RISP. He stated that this extension is crucial to maintain and support new operations within the framework of the Bank’s partnership with ECOWAS.
ECOWAS Commission President, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, welcomed participants and acknowledged the AfDB’s extensive support to ECOWAS. He specifically mentioned contributions in areas including agriculture, infrastructure, trade, customs, capacity development, health, education, industry, and energy.
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