A constructive partnership with state authority, political parties...

Since its endorsement by the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State, WACSOF has been providing an umbrella structure for Civil Society Organisations by partnering with ECOWAS to promote the socio-economic integration as well as peace and security in the sub region.

Galvanizing the initiatives of civil society organizations

WACSOF envisions a West Africa sub region characterized by democracy, human rights, good governance, the rule of law, economic prosperity, and social justice. The Forum sets out to galvanize the initiatives of civil society organizations (CSOs) and partner with ECOWAS for the improvement of human security, regional integration, as well as economic and social development in West Africa.

The West African Civil Society Forum

The idea of creating the West African Civil Society Forum was based on the need to create an institutionalized dialogue between regional civil society organization (CSOs) and the ECOWAS Secretariat. Centre for Democracy & Development (CDD) concluded with the adoption of a communiqué encouraging ECOWAS and CSOs to institutionalize their relationship and to pursue a coordinated human security agenda.