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Climate & Environment
ECOWAS Reviews Draft Handbook on Climate-Related Human Mobility
ECOWAS held a one-day review and validation workshop in Abuja on 30 October 2026 to examine a draft Management Guidance Handbook on climate-related human mobility. Participants proposed amendments on gender, language versions and policy mapping, and will submit further comments before the draft is consolidated and finalised.
Technology & Innovation
ECOWAS Names FARI-2027 Scientific Committee at Accra Meeting
ECOWAS has appointed the Scientific Committee, its bureau and the start-up selection panel for the third African Forum for Research and Innovation, meeting in Accra from 27 to 30 October 2026. The experts are structuring the FARI-2027 framework, including sub-themes, panel topics, terms of reference and competition criteria.
Business & Economy
ECOWAS E-Commerce Forum in Abuja Pushes Draft Action Plan for Inclusive Digital Trade
ECOWAS held a two-day E-Commerce Community Forum in Abuja on 27 and 28 October 2026, drawing member state officials, UNCTAD and trader representatives around a draft Action Plan to widen participation in cross-border digital trade. The discussions focused on barriers including connectivity, access costs, digital skills and finance, with outcomes feeding into the Regional E-Commerce Committee meeting on 29 to 30 October.
Business & Economy
ECOWAS Experts Meet in Lagos to Finalise Revised Mineral Development Policy
ECOWAS convened a Final National Experts Review Meeting in Lagos from October 28 to 30, 2026, to complete work on a draft revised Mineral Development Policy and its implementation matrix. The draft adds priority areas including critical minerals, mine-site security and gender and child labour, and is due to go before sector ministers at the end of November.
Women & Youths Empowerment
ECOWAS Opens Second COYWA Training Cohort in Accra for Young, Women Entrepreneurs
ECOWAS and partners AUDA-NEPAD and AECID held the second regional COYWA training session in Accra from 26 to 30 October 2026, following an online phase that began on 23 September. The programme trains young and women entrepreneurs in digital tools, online security, artificial intelligence and financial education, with certificates awarded at a ceremony attended by youth ministers from Sierra Leone and The Gambia.
Women & Youths Empowerment
ECOWAS Ministers Back Youth, Peace and Security Action Plan, Basket Fund
Ministers from ECOWAS member states meeting in Accra resolved to develop a costed Regional Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security and to create a regional basket fund for predictable financing. The two-day consultation reviewed progress on UN Security Council Resolution 2250 and the African Union framework, with officials calling for stronger coordination and youth representation.