For enhanced effectiveness of rural development-oriented actions

The Hub’s goal is to assist West and Central African stakeholders (States, Inter-governmental Organisations, Civil Society Organisations and Development Partners) to promote coherence in rural development programmes worldwide.

Building stakeholders’ capacity for international negotiations
Preparing African agricultural systems for the implementation of free trade agreements with the European Union.
Rural development strategy
Improving the definition, implementation and evaluation of public policies in the rural sector.

Gender dimension
Taking account of women’s role in rural development activities.
Support to farmer organisations
Assisting West and Central African agricultural professional organisations to participate in decision-making and negotiation processes.

Development of human capital
Helping to circulate information between stakeholders in rural areas.