About us
WAOC – About the conference
The West African Organic Conference (WAOC), held biennially, is dedicated to advancing organic agriculture in West Africa. With each iteration, this event brings together diverse stakeholders, including farmers, policymakers, researchers, and advocates, to share insights and forge a sustainable path forward. Hosted in rotating West African countries, WAOC underscores the region’s commitment to environmental stewardship, food security, and organic market expansion. Through presentations, workshops, and networking sessions, attendees explore innovations in organic farming and sustainable practices to strengthen the region's agricultural landscape.
Our vision
To be the leading platform advancing organic agriculture in West Africa, creating a region where sustainable farming practices thrive, ensuring food security, biodiversity preservation, and the economic empowerment of rural communities.
Our mission
To promote the development of organic agriculture in West Africa by fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation among stakeholders, empowering farmers and communities to achieve sustainable food systems and environmental resilience.
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The West African Organic Conference (WAOC) is held every two years in one of the countries in the sub-region. So far, Nigeria, Benin, Mali, Ghana, Burkina-Faso, Rwanda etc have hosted it.
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