Our mission
Who we are
What we do
We promote regional policies to improve the economic and social well-being of people in the Sahel and West Africa.
We are an independent, international platform hosted at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
We strive to improve the regional governance of food and nutrition security, develop the knowledge base around ongoing transformations in the region, and inform policy-making through spatial and forward-looking analyses.
How we work
Policy dialogue
We promote inclusive and multi-stakeholder dialogue and co-ordination, particularly through the Food Crisis Prevention Network and other international fora.
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Evidence-based analysis
We carry out independent, evidence-based analysis that explores structural developments shaping people’s lives and driving change in the region.
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Network & partnerships
We draw on the expertise of a large and varied network of researchers, practitioners and decision-makers to expand research and mutual learning that brings about progressive change.
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Innovation
We champion the use of innovative methods of analysis that push traditional boundaries of decision-making and policy implementation.
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Our Members
The Strategy and Policy Group is composed of our Members who are responsible for governing and monitoring our work. They meet once a year to approve activity and financial reports as well as our Programme of Work and Budget. They also provide financial contributions for the implementation of our work programme and nominate our Honorary President. This position is currently held by Dr. Ibrahim Assane Mayaki of Niger.
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