Our Initiatives

Explore our flagship programs driving regional gender equality across 15 Member States. Each initiative fosters empowerment, collaboration, and lasting societal impact.
ECOGO Observatory
A web platform for real-time tracking, reporting, and data on gender equality in all 15 Member States.
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50 millions platform
A digital platform designed for women and young Entrepreneurs to connect, network, and be empowered.
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Gender Barometer
A region-wide tool measuring women's empowerment, guiding policy reforms for inclusive growth.
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Fistula Program
Medical, social, and financial aid to end obstetric fistula, restore dignity, and empower survivors.
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Scholarship Program
Offers technical and professional training to underprivileged girls, boosting regional gender parity.
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Transformation Agricultural Food Processing
Financial Support for women in agricultural food processing, fishery and artisant.
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Gender equality seal for Public Institutions (GES – PI) – ECOWAS Commission self-assessment workshop
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ECOWAS and the Republic of Guinea enhance prevention and response to gender-based violence and sexual harassment
ECOWAS and the Republic of Guinea enhance prevention and response to gender-based violence and sexual harassment through national training workshop...
National training workshop on prevention and response to Gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual harassment for judicial, healthcare and social workers in the Republic of Ghana
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Gender Development Center (EGDC), organised a national training workshop on...




