Stakeholders from across the subregion are meeting in Côte d’Ivoire for a four-day consultation aimed at redefining strategies for trade, economic integration and sustainable development in West Africa.
The event, which began on 3 March 2026 and runs until 6 March, is organised by the Economic Community of West African States Commission as part of preparations for an upcoming Special Summit of Heads of State and Government on the future of the community.
Held under the theme “Future of Trade, Economic Integration and Sustainable Development in West Africa”, the consultation provides a platform for regional dialogue on current and emerging challenges confronting integration efforts.
Participants are expected to examine policy measures that could enhance intra-regional trade, strengthen economic cooperation and promote sustainable development across member states.
The discussions form part of a broader process aimed at reinforcing regional stability and economic resilience amid evolving global and regional dynamics.
ECOWAS officials have emphasised that outcomes from the consultation will inform preparations for the Special Summit, which seeks to chart a renewed path for West Africa’s collective development and integration agenda.
