The proceedings of the inaugural edition of the ECOWAS Investment Forum were launched on Thursday, April 4th, in Lomé, with the presence of Victoire Tomegah-Dogbé, the Prime Minister of Togo.
Initiated by ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development – EBID, in partnership with the government of the Republic of Togo and the government of India through Exim Bank India, this meeting is held under the theme “Transforming ECOWAS Communities in a Challenging Environment.” This theme “underscores the importance of collective action and innovation in overcoming the myriad challenges facing our region.
From infrastructure development to food security, from climate change mitigation to job creation, the discussions and commitments of this forum will undoubtedly shape the trajectory of our collective efforts towards building a more resilient and inclusive future for all,” said George Donkor, President of EBID. The ECOWAS Investment Forum aims to be a strategic platform that brings together key development stakeholders to promote investment opportunities in the key sectors of member states. It seeks to raise awareness of the region’s strong investment potential; facilitate partnerships among key stakeholders; and provide a platform to discuss crucial issues such as food security, infrastructure development, and climate change mitigation.
Moreover, several regional infrastructure projects will be presented at the event, according to Sediko Douka, ECOWAS Commissioner for Infrastructure, Digital, and Energy. He cited, among others, the Abidjan-Lagos and Dakar-Abidjan highway projects.
You can also follow the ECOWAS conference in French and Portuguese.