CILSS and EU Launch Regional Program to Boost Pastoral Economy Resilience in West Africa and Sahel
The Permanent Interstate Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS), in collaboration with the European Union, has launched the first Regional Steering Committee (CRPP) for the Program to Support the Development of the Pastoral Economy in West Africa and the Sahel (PRADEP-AOS). This strategic meeting, held in Conakry, Guinea, on November 10-11, 2026, marks a significant step in operationalizing the program, which was officially launched in Lomé, Togo, on July 9, 2026. The PRADEP-AOS, funded by the European Union with 60 million euros over 60 months, aims to strengthen the economic resilience of pastoral and agropastoral households across 13 West African and Sahelian countries. The meeting brought together representatives from the participating states, CILSS, regional institutions like ECOWAS and UEMOA, the European Union, implementing operators, and professional pastoral organizations. Discussions focused on transitioning from institutional setup to concerted implementation, emphasizing clear gover...