2005
Year of ECOWAP/CAADP adoption
7
Countries covered (pilot phase)
3 years
Duration of the pilot phase
EU-IFAD
Funding partners
ABOUT ECOAGRIS
An agricultural information system serving West Africa
Following the adoption of ECOWAP/CAADP in January 2005, and in response to the shortcomings of existing information systems in member countries, ECOWAS, in collaboration with partner institutions, decided to establish an integrated information system for the agricultural sector called “ECOAGRIS.”
The objective of ECOAGRIS is to provide decision-makers with reliable data, information, and analysis to support the formulation and monitoring of agricultural development policies and strategies, improve the management of food security challenges in West Africa, and promote trade in agri-food products.
The pilot phase of ECOAGRIS (October 2010 – August 2013) was implemented under the EU-IFAD-ECOWAS Food Facility Programme, which received funding from the European Union in December 2008.
2010
aunch of the pilot phase
Why ECOAGRIS?
ECOAGRIS aims to fill the gaps in existing information systems by providing reliable data and relevant analysis
Agricultural Policies
Provide reliable data to formulate and monitor agricultural development policies and strategies.
Food Security
Better manage food security challenges in West Africa through accurate analysis.
HISTORY
Project Timeline
Adoption of ECOWAP/CAADP
Adoption of the regional agricultural policy framework, marking the starting point for reflection on an integrated information system.
7 countries covered
The first phase of ECOAGRIS covered seven West African countries, laying the foundation for a regional integrated system.
Benin
Burkina Faso
Ivory Coast
Ghana
Mali
Niger
Senegal
Access the ECOAGRIS platform
Access agricultural data, food security analyses, and production statistics for West Africa directly on the official ECOAGRIS platform
