The WLE Focal Regions takes a research for development approach to address challenges in four major regions: the Volta-Niger; the Nile-East Africa; the Ganges; and the Greater Mekong. The projects in each region attempt to collectively demonstrate that an integrated multi-sector approach is required to change unsustainable approaches to agricultural intensification and to address the increasing pressure on natural resources.
This workshop will bring together the Volta-Niger focal region leaders and managers to reflect on the first year of implementation, develop a cross basin learning agenda, and interact and engage with key managers and researchers.
The objectives are to:
Identify strategies to boost integration between projects in the regions
Identify strategies for cross basin learning and to improve links to other partners and programs
Share experiences across focal regions in implementation
Improve institutional and political economy analysis
Prepare for upcoming regional forums
Prepare an action plan the next year and a half and plan for the transition to WLE Phase II
The Volta-Niger meeting is scheduled to be held at The Venue in Accra, Ghana.