Messages from the Progress report -- What needs to be done, and by whom? -- Ownership -- Alignment using national development strategies and country systems -- Harmonization -- Managing for development results -- Mutual accountability -- Sector perspectives -- The roles of civil society...

In West Africa, approximately 16 million people depend directly or indirectly on cotton cultivation. Cotton plays a vital role in the economic and social development of many countries, and in improving the livelihoods of the inhabitants. It has also enabled West Africa to become a major player...