EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT

The Executive Secretariat (ES) is headed by the Executive Director of CORAF/WECARD assisted by senior management officers — programme director, administrative and finance director, information and communications director — professional staff and support staff. The Executive Secretariat ensures the coordination and implementation of the Strategic Plan of CORAF/WECARD as approved by its General Assembly, including monitoring, evaluation, financial and administrative management, and carries out the decisions of the General Assembly. It provides the necessary support for the development, implementation and coordination of operational programmes and units, organizes audit of research programmes and projects, manages human and financial resources, and arranges statutory meetings. The Executive Secretariat serves as the focal point for development partners and other stakeholders of the Association, undertakes and coordinates the sharing and exchange of information between the member countries and institutions. It is based in Dakar, under a Headquarters Agreement with the government of the Republic of Senegal, since 15 March 1997.

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