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.





















