The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are set to launch a $650 million regional rice development programme in Abuja on Wednesday, November 11, as part of efforts to reduce West Africa’s dependence on imported rice and strengthen food security.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are set to launch a $650 million regional rice development programme in Abuja on Wednesday, November 11, as part of efforts to reduce West Africa’s dependence on imported rice and strengthen food security.
The Regional Rice Resilient Value Chains Development Programme (REWARD) is designed to improve rice production and processing, strengthen the competitiveness of the regional value chain and help countries respond to climate and market disruptions.
The programme will cover ECOWAS member states and countries of the Alliance of Sahel States, with the regional launch expected to bring together political leaders, policymakers, development partners, research institutions and private sector representatives at the ECOWAS Commission headquarters in Abuja.
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