28 countries, one common vision:

«Promote the harmonious development of the crafts sector across the African continent to boost its contribution to the economic development of these countries »

Ms. Jacqueline Lydia AÏDARA MIKOLO

Minister of Handicrafts of the Congo, Current Chair of the Conference of Ministers of ODEPA

A Message from the Secretary-General

Mr. Fidèle ILBOUDO

Secretary General of ODEPA

In Africa, handicrafts are now emerging as a source of job creation, income, and wealth. Consequently, they constitute an important vector for the socio-economic development of African states. African handicrafts are undeniably rich and astonishingly varied in both forms and techniques.

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