A group of journalists has committed to supporting the promotion and development of agro-sylvo-pastoral and halieutic (fisheries-related) systems across West Africa and the Sahel.
This follows a preparatory meeting held in Lomé, Togo, involving representatives of the emerging Network of Journalists for the Promotion of Agro-Sylvo-Pastoral and Halieutic Systems in West Africa and the Sahel (ReJPAPH-AOS) and officials from the West African Association for Cross-Border Trade in Food and Agricultural Products.
During the meeting, participants discussed the final arrangements for the network’s Constitutive General Assembly. This included logistics, participant mobilization, partner engagement, and strategies for long-term institutional support. The Constitutive General Assembly is scheduled to take place from July 3 to 4, 2025, in Lomé.
The network aims to enhance visibility and public understanding of agricultural, pastoral, and fisheries systems, which are crucial for food security and economic stability in the region. By leveraging media influence, ReJPAPH-AOS plans to raise awareness and generate informed dialogue around the challenges and opportunities in the sector.
The initiative also seeks to build a strong alliance between journalists, sector experts, policymakers, and regional organizations to ensure that agro-sylvo-pastoral and halieutic systems receive the attention and investment they deserve.
