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African Development Bank and ECOWAS Launch Rice Value Chain Project in West Africa

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The ECOWAS Commission and the African Development Bank Group launched the Project for the Development of Resilient Value Chains for Rice in West Africa (REWARD) on November 13, 2026. This regional program aims to strengthen rice production and achieve regional self-sufficiency by 2035. The project has an estimated financing envelope of 500 million Units of Account. The African Development Bank provided a $12 million grant, supplemented by a $1.2 million in-kind contribution from the ECOWAS Commission.

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Why it matters

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The initiative is a key component of the ECOWAS Regional Rice Roadmap (2025–2035). Leaders stressed that increasing local production and strengthening agro-industrial capacity is crucial for regional economic prosperity and food sovereignty. The project supports the broader goal of agricultural transformation in West Africa.

The African Development Bank and its partners are collaborating to develop financing instruments and policy approaches to address challenges facing African countries.

From ecowas.int

Who's involved

  • African Development BankProvided a $12 million grant and is a partner in the REWARD project
  • West AfricaIs the region targeted by the project to strengthen rice value chains
  • NigeriaIs the location of the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters where the project was launched

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • West AfricaSpeculative

    Rice production and agro-industrial capacity in West Africa might increase, potentially boosting regional supply and exports.

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