10th edition of the regional coastal and marine Forum
from March 28 to April 1, 2021 Bissau
#FOMACO2020
Forum Theme
The health of the oceans, a challenge for the sustainable development of the West African littoral countries
Highlights from the previous Forum.
Download the report of the 9th Forum
Why participate in the FORUM?
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Engage in a high level dialogue to voice your priorities 
Share your forward-looking vision on emerging issues confronting the coastal and marine area of West Africa 
Establish a privileged contact with decision-makers and holders of innovative projects
Engage in a high level dialogue to voice your priorities
Share your forward-looking vision on emerging issues confronting the coastal and marine area of West Africa - Establish a privileged contact with decision-makers and holders of innovative projects
Share the lessons you have learnt from your projects and showcase your actions with relevant institutions and medias
Strengthen your links with partners and gain access to a high level network of donors and decision-makers 
Benefit from new knowledge to refine your action strategies
Present your country’s vision and action strategy for coastal protection
Gain an insight in coastal and marine issues to guide your coastal management policy
Position your country as a key stakeholder in the struggle for the conservation of the coastal area
Speakers and invited participants in the Forum
Eunice Andrade da Silva
Minister of Infrastructure, Spatial Planning and Housing of Cabo Verde
Ibrahima Thiaw
Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
Lynda Mansson
Director General of MAVA
Carlos Lopes
Economist
Abou Bamba
Executive Secretary of the Abidjan Convention
Charlotte Karibuhoye Said
Director of the MAVA Foundation, West Africa
Gaoussou Gueye
Secretary General of the African Confederation of Artisanal Fishing Trade Associations (COPA)
Maimouna Saleck
Director of BiodiverCités (NGO)
