Issue No. 1 - October 2014

Transforming Development in the Region

In This Issue:

• USAID/West Africa partners with the African Cashew Alliance
• CILSS / AGHRYMET strengthens resiliency in the region
• The STEWARD Program assists countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation
• Power Africa Initiative mobilizes partnerships and investments in the energy sector
• CORAF / WECARD broadens scientific research
• SIAPS supports the development of an early warning system for medicine stock-outs
• PDEV II addresses socioeconomic, political and cultural drivers of violent extremism in at-risk youths
• Water, sanitation and hygiene activities promote sustainable service delivery
• Partnership and Funding Opportunities
• Upcoming STIP Activities and Events, West Africa, Q4-CY2014