The advisors are appointed for a one-year term, subject to extension. They represent the fields of expertise that complement the three main program areas identified in the CS+PF ─ environment and natural resources management, economic and social equity, information and communication technologies for development ─ as well as some trans-sectoral areas such as health and gender equity.

Regional advisors' experience must allow them to speak with authority on subjects of importance for development research in our sub-region. They are selected for their broad understanding of development issues in Africa, which enables them to identify new issues and relevant themes that can impact on the development of IDRC’s strategy.

In 2004, the Council of Regional Advisors decided to initiate an ambitious series of workshops on the relation between researchers and decision-makers in West and Central Africa.

• Series of meetings on the relation between researchers and decision-makers
  Thematic meetings organized in the region from 2004 to 2007 on a national basis.

Renewal of the Regional Advisors Council 2010-03-15
Dr Tawiyaa Manuh (Ghana) joins the Council. Mr Houénou, Mr Diop and Mr Dizidonu end their mandate