“This mission allows us to measure the real impact of our interventions and ensure that the communities affected by the 2022 floods are not just recovering, but building long-term resilience,” an ECOWAS representative said.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has begun a six-day Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) mission in Guinea-Bissau to assess the impact of its humanitarian response following the devastating floods of 2022.
The mission, is being conducted by the ECOWAS Commission’s Department of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development in collaboration with Guinea-Bissau’s Civil Protection Agency, the Red Cross, and the fire service.
According to ECOWAS officials, the exercise will review completed projects and ensure that interventions continue to support resilience and disaster risk reduction.
“This mission allows us to measure the real impact of our interventions and ensure that the communities affected by the 2022 floods are not just recovering, but building long-term resilience,” an ECOWAS representative said.
ECOWAS humanitarian interventions in Guinea-Bissau have benefitted more than 11,000 households across nine flood-affected communities. These efforts included:
rehabilitation of schools to restore education services.
construction of dikes and drainage channels to prevent future flooding.
installation of water regulators.
restoration of 550 hectares of rice fields.
distribution of food and non-food relief items to vulnerable households.
A Guinea-Bissau Civil Protection Agency official praised the partnership, noting that ECOWAS support had significantly improved local capacity to respond to disasters.
“The floods of 2022 were devastating, but with ECOWAS’ assistance, communities have been able to rebuild stronger systems that will help us face future emergencies,” the official said.
The M&E mission is expected to produce a detailed report highlighting achievements, lessons learned, and areas requiring further support. ECOWAS says the findings will guide future humanitarian strategies not just in Guinea-Bissau, but across the region.
“Our goal is to strengthen resilience, reduce risks, and ensure that humanitarian aid transitions into sustainable development,” the ECOWAS delegation emphasized.
