La 4 session du Comit Èé d 'é Orientation Strat style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style”, serif">gic (COS) of the Coop Programs é Cross-border Local phase 2 (PCTL2) and Regional Support for Financial Decentralization (PRADEF) ration in West Africa was held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Style:" Bookman Old Style”, serif">at the hotel Golden Tulip from Cotonou. This event brought together eminent figures under the presidency of Commissioner Jonas

Two flagship programs are at the heart of this important meeting. They are supported by the Commission UEMOA and Swiss Cooperation, real levers for harmonious regional development. This is the é Local Cross-Border Cooperation Programmes phase 2 (PCTL2) which focuses on forging unwavering links between cross-border areas, by offering populations increased access to socio-economic and cultural services. The second is the Regional Financial Decentralization Support Program (PRADEF) in West Africa, which aims to provide local authorities with strengthened financial resources in order to improve the quality of essential public services. Both programs aim to make borders gateways to prosperity, rather than walls of isolation. Lors de cette 4 ᵉ session, the participants reviewed the é report of ' running é activities style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style”, serif">é