The Ministers of Youth and Sports of the Member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) adopted the ECOWAS Regional Policies on Sports, Youth and Volunteerism, as well as their Strategic Action Plans. In the course of their deliberations, the Ministers adopted:the ECOWAS Sports Policy and its Strategic Action Plan 2026-2035;the ECOWAS Youth Policy together with its Strategic Action Plan 2026-2035;the ECOWAS Volunteer Programme (EVP) Strategic Policy Document, aimed at strengthening civic engagement, regional solidarity and youth participation in sustainable development. The Ministers commended the technical work carried out by the experts of the Member States and the ECOWAS Youth and Sports Development Centre (EYSDC). They also reaffirmed their commitment to support the effective implementation of these strategic instruments, through enhanced cooperation between the Member States and the Community institutions. The Ministers instituted a biennial meeting of youth and sports experts and ministers for the effective monitoring of the implementation of the three community instruments.