The Executive Secretariat

The Executive Director heads the Executive Secretariat of CORAF. The Executive Secretariat ensures the coordination and implementation of the strategic plan of CORAF as approved by its General Assembly, including monitoring, evaluation, financial and administrative management, communication, knowledge management and resource mobilization plans, and carries out the decisions of the General Assembly. It provides the necessary support to the development, implementation, and coordination of operational programs and units, organizes audit of research programs 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. The ES is based in Dakar under a Headquarters Agreement with the government of the Republic of Senegal, since 15 March 1997.