The 11th EDF Regional Indicative Programme (RIP) will be programmed around three focal sectors namely: peace and stability, regional economic integration and trade, as well as resilience and natural resources.
This was decided by the Heads of ECOWAS and UEMOA Institutions, during the first meeting of the Strategic Orientation Committee held in Ouagadougou, July 2, 2014.
During this meeting, the Heads of Institutions gave detailed information on the 11th EDF RIP, especially as regards the programs identification, criteria for their selection, as well as the designation of actors for their implementation, in accordance with Article 8, Annex IV of the Cotonou Agreement.
Thus, in the field of peace and security, the 11th EDF RIP focuses on the strengthening of conflict prevention, the inclusion of new security challenges in the region, and the reconstruction in post-conflict countries.
Regional trade and economic integration, the implementation of the ECOWAS CET and EPA as the realization of infrastructure including transport and energy will be strongly supported. by the 11th EDF.
Regarding the resilience and natural resources, efforts will be made in the direction of improved production systems, the functioning of markets and the sustainable management of natural resources taking into account issues of adaptability to climate change.
Note that the goal of the Strategic Orientation Committee is to coordinate and monitor the implementation of the Regional Indicative Programme for West Africa 11th EDF RIP so as to provide transparent and effective institutional governance.
The Regional Indicative Programme (RIP) for West Africa has a total budget of € 1,150 million for the period 2014-2020. The budget is divided between 3 main areas such as Peace and Stability (approximately 20% -25% of the budget); Regional economic integration and trade (approximately 50% of the budget); and Resilience and Natural Resources (approximately 25% -30% of the budget).