Message from the Director of the Western and Central Africa Division
Dear friends and readers,
Our region is currently facing serious development challenges – ranging from the impact of the financial crisis and commodity price volatility to climate change. These challenges call for immediate, practical and effective solutions to prevent an increase in poverty in the region.
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Community-driven development to foster local development in Western and Central Africa
A knowledge fair on community-driven development, organized by the Western and Central Africa Division, was held on 15 and 16 July 2009 at IFAD headquarters in Rome.
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IFAD to boost rural development in Benin
IFAD has provided US$17.92 million in financing for the Rural Economic Growth Support Project in Benin. Half of the funds are provided as a loan and half as a grant.
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IFAD-supported projects transform lives in Nigeria
Community-driven development (CDD) is an approach that puts communities in control of the development process. In particular, it gives them control over planning decisions and investment resources.
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Strengthening local institutions through the Gender Equality Fund
Developing countries and donors have set up the Gender Equality Fund to accelerate progress towards the goal of gender equality and the economic and political empowerment of women.
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Ghana: Successful experiences in fostering local development
To enable micro and small entrepreneurs to start up and expand their businesses, the Rural Enterprises Project, Phase II, has facilitated their access to an integrated package of relevant support services.
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IFAD delegation meets with the Prime Minister of Cote d’Ivoire
IFAD President Kanayo F. Nwanze, together with the Director of the Western and Central Africa Division, Mohamed Béavogui, and the Country Programme Manager, Mohamed Tounessi, held talks with the Prime Minister
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