ECOWAS YOUTH AND SPORTS MINISTERS ADOPT THE REGION'S POLICIES ON SPORTS, YOUTH AND VOLUNTEERING

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DescriptionThe Ministers of Youth and Sports of the Member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) adopted the ECOWAS Regional Policies on Sports, Youth and Volunteerism, as well as their Strategic Action Plans. This came at the end of the Ministerial Meeting held in Dakar, on 30 and 31 July 2026. This high-level meeting marks a major milestone in the process of strengthening community policies in favour of youth, sports and volunteerism, in line with the ECOWAS Vision 2050, which aims to build a more integrated, prosperous and inclusive community of peoples. In the course of their deliberations, the Ministers adopted: (i) the ECOWAS Sports Policy and its Strategic Action Plan 2026-2035; (ii) the ECOWAS Youth Policy together with its Strategic Action Plan 2026-2035; and (iii) the ECOWAS Volunteer Programme (EVP) Strategic Policy Document, aimed at strengthening civic engagement, regional solidarity and youth participation in sustainable development.

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Date photo was taken*31-Jul-2026

Department*Human Development

Photo credit*Directorate of Communication

CityDakar

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CountrySENEGAL