The West African intergovernmental committee of experts(ICE) to discuss in Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire

Abstract

The 17th ICE will put emphasis on the urgent need for the sub-region to enhance its huge agricultural, mineral and energy potential to accelerate growth and development in accordance with the ECOWAS 2020 Vision. The untapped potential to create more value across the value chains of natural resources is an important component of development that the sub-region should include in the overall strategy for development. The theme of the 17th session of the ICE proceeds from the Economic Report on Africa 2013 prepared by ECA on “Making the most out of African commodities: Industrialization in the service of growth, the employment and economic transformation”.