Fu nding

Supporting the sustainable development
of the African artisan sector.

ODEPA mobilizes financial resources to support initiatives, build capacity, and boost the competitiveness of the crafts sector in its member states.

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Resource mobilization

Sources of funding

ODEPA relies on several complementary sources of funding:

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Contributions from Member States

The 28 Member States contribute to the ODEPA budget in accordance with the quotas set by the Ministerial Conference.

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International Partners

Co-financing with the African Union, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and bilateral partners for specific programs.

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Private Partnerships & Foundations

Engaging the private sector and foundations to co-invest in training, marketing, and artisanal innovation.

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Strong political commitment at the highest levels is essential to drive a strategic repositioning of the crafts sector within development priorities.

— ODEPA Strategic Vision

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📊 KEY FIGURES

28
Member countries
4
PAPEA Projects
12%
Contrib. to GDP
2M+
Sector stakeholders

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📈 PAPEA PRIORITIES

  • 01Vocational Training
  • 02Access to financing
  • 03Artisan Villages
  • 04Resource Centers

📅 UPCOMING EVENTS

14
JUNE

Pan-African Handicrafts Summit

📍 Accra, Ghana

22
JULY

ECOWAS Artisans’ Forum

📍 Dakar, Senegal

09
SEPT

ISI International Exhibition

📍 Nairobi, Kenya

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