AGRHYMET, Centre Climatique Régional pour l'Afrique de l'Ouest et le Sahel (CCR-AOS)

What AGRHYMET, Centre Climatique Régional pour l'Afrique de l'Ouest et le Sahel (CCR-AOS) does

AGRHYMET, Centre Climatique Régional pour l'Afrique de l'Ouest et le Sahel (CCR-AOS), is a specialized regional intergovernmental climate center established in 1973 as an institution of the Comité Permanent Inter-Etats de Lutte contre la Sècheresse dans le Sahel (CILSS), headquartered in Niamey, Niger. It serves 17 West African and Sahel member states (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, and Chad) by delivering climate, water, agrometeorology, and environmental information services. AGRHYMET CCR-AOS is recognized by the World Meteorological Organization as a Regional Climate Centre (RCC-WAS).

The center's core technology stack integrates satellite remote sensing (via NASA SERVIR West Africa), seasonal forecasting models (PRESASS for Sahelian zones, PRESAGG for Gulf of Guinea countries), the Cadre Harmonisé (CH) food security analysis framework, a regional geoportal, a digital library, and a Regional Monitoring Room (Salle de Veille Régionale). Recent product additions include the Decision Support System (SAD) for agricultural climate impact scenarios and the CH-WORKSPACE digital collaboration platform launched in July 2026. AGRHYMET also operates a substantial capacity-building division delivering engineering degrees (Agrometeorology, Hydrology, Plant Protection), Master's programs (Pastoralism, Sustainable Land Management), and technician-level training, having graduated 53 students in 2023 and 159 Masters in Pastoralism cumulatively since program inception.

AGRHYMET CCR-AOS operates as a non-profit intergovernmental institution with an event-driven, government-to-government go-to-market motion. Its revenue model is managed-services-equivalent, funded almost entirely through intergovernmental donor contributions and multilateral grants from partners including USAID (e.g., the US$12.5 million PRASAR program), the World Bank (FSRP and PRAPS-2), ENABEL (Belgian Development Agency), NASA/SERVIR, and EU/UK climate initiatives. End customers are primarily National Meteorological and Hydrological Services, agricultural ministries, regional bodies (ECOWAS/CEDEAO, UEMOA, CILSS), and downstream rural users reached through national services and community radio networks. There is no commercial pricing; service delivery occurs via donor-funded programs and institutional partnerships.

Name

AGRHYMET, Centre Climatique Régional pour l'Afrique de l'Ouest et le Sahel (CCR-AOS)

Legal name

Centre Climatique Régional pour l'Afrique de l'Ouest et le Sahel (AGRHYMET CCR-AOS)

Website

https://agrhymet.cilss.int

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AGRHYMET CCR-AOS is an intergovernmental regional climate center serving 17 West African and Sahel countries under CILSS, delivering climate forecasting, food security analysis, real-time monitoring, and professional training, funded primarily by USAID, the World Bank, and ENABEL donor programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Climate Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

akta.pro primary industry

Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Risk Management (BPADALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Data Measurement & IoT/Telemetry Enablement (Energy/Meter/Asset Data Ingest) (EUABAEAI), Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA)

Keywords

• Regional climate services
• Food security monitoring
• Seasonal climate forecasting
• Agro-meteorological training
• Early warning systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Niamey

HQ country

Niger

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Intergovernmental and Donor Funding: AGRHYMET CCR-AOS operates as a specialized institution of CILSS, funded primarily through international development assistance, bilateral and multilateral donor partnerships, and contributions from member states. Revenue comes from programs such as FSRP (World Bank), PRASAR (USAID), PRAPS, ENABEL partnerships, and other climate/development projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AGRHYMET CCR-AOS is a WMO-recognized Regional Climate Centre that delivers seasonal climate forecasting (PRESASS/PRESAGG), food and nutrition security analysis via the Cadre Harmonisé framework, real-time hydrological and environmental monitoring through the Salle de Veille Régionale, agricultural information systems (ECOAGRIS, integrated Geoportal), and professional training programs (engineering degrees and Master's in pastoralism and sustainable land management) to 17 West African and Sahel countries.

Product overview

AGRHYMET CCR-AOS is a specialized regional climate center serving West Africa and the Sahel. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of climate information services centered around three main pillars: (1) Climate forecasting and monitoring products including seasonal forecasts (PRESASS/PRESAGG), the Salle de Veille Régionale real-time monitoring room, and bushfire monitoring bulletins; (2) Food security analysis through the Cadre Harmonisé framework, RRSAN reports, and the CH-WORKSPACE digital platform; and (3) Agricultural information systems including ECOAGRIS and the integrated Geoportal. Beyond data services, AGRHYMET operates a major capacity building division offering engineering degrees (Agrometeorology, Hydrology, Plant Protection) and Master's programs (Pastoralism, Sustainable Land Management, Food Security). The center also developed the Decision Support System (SAD) under the LANDSURF project for climate impact assessment. These products and services work together to provide early warning, decision support, and training to 17 West African and Sahel countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cadre Harmonisé (CH): A regional framework for food and nutrition security analysis and early warning in the Sahel and West Africa.
• PREGEC
• ECOAGRIS
• Salle de Veille Régionale

Products and services

• Climate Forecasting Services (PRESASS/PRESAGG) Seasonal climate and agrometeorological forecasting for West Africa and Sahel, including rainfall predictions, campaign monitoring, and climate risk assessment for agricultural planning. Used by national meteorological services, agricultural ministries, and regional bodies.
• Salle de Veille Régionale (Regional Monitoring Room) Real-time monitoring room providing alerts and decision support for hydrological, climate, and environmental risks including droughts, floods, extreme heat, violent winds, and bushfires across 17 West African and Sahel countries.
• Cadre Harmonisé (CH) Harmonized framework for food and nutrition security analysis, identifying risk zones and populations requiring humanitarian assistance in the Sahel and West Africa.
• CH-WORKSPACE Digital workspace innovation to strengthen Cadre Harmonisé analyses across the Sahel, West Africa, and Cameroon through collaborative digital tools.
• ECOAGRIS Platform Regional Agricultural Information System for ECOWAS monitoring agricultural policy ECOWAP/PDDAA, tracking agricultural data across West Africa.
• Géoportail Intégré (Integrated Geoportal) Web-based geoportal providing access to spatial data, land use mapping (LULC), and environmental monitoring for the region.
• Bibliothèque Numérique du CILSS Digital library providing access to CILSS publications, research reports, and climate/environmental resources.
• Bulletin de Suivi de la Campagne Agropastorale Regular bulletins tracking agro-pastoral campaign progress, rainfall, crop conditions, and pasture status across the Sahel and West Africa.
• Bulletin de Suivi des Feux de Brousse Monthly bushfire monitoring bulletin using satellite data to track bushfires across the CILSS/CEDEAO zone.
• Rapport Régional sur la Sécurité Alimentaire et Nutritionnelle (RRSAN) Annual regional report on food and nutrition security situation in the Sahel and West Africa.
• Système d'Aide à la Décision (SAD) Decision Support System developed under LANDSURF project, providing web-based climate impact scenarios on agricultural production including crop-specific analysis for millet, sorghum, and maize.
• Formation en Ingénierie (Agrométéorologie, Hydrologie, Protection des Végétaux) Professional engineering degree programs in agrometeorology, hydrology, instrumentation, plant protection, and food security, offered through the Department of Training and Research.
• Master en Pastoralisme Master's degree program in pastoralism, addressing livestock mobility and rangeland management challenges in the Sahel and West Africa.
• Master en Gestion Durable des Terres Master's degree in Sustainable Land Management, funded by USAID through PRASAR program (12.5 million USD), training professionals in land degradation and desertification issues.

Quantifiable outcome

• 53 graduates in 2023 across engineering and master's programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.

• MicroStep-MISstrategicTechnology or Integration · 12 August 2026Partnership for establishing a regional calibration laboratory in West Africa and the Sahel. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to develop meteorological and climate observation infrastructure.
• AICCRA (Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on strengthening climate research and services in Africa. Supports new generation seasonal forecast training and implementation of climate-smart agriculture approaches.
• ENABEL (Belgian Development Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sustainable land management in the Sahel and West Africa. The collaboration, spanning two years, focuses on land degradation, carbon sequestration, and climate adaptation through the Convention de Subside NER21004-10099.
• NASAstrategicTechnology or IntegrationThrough the SERVIR West Africa program, NASA provides satellite imagery technology for climate services, food security monitoring, water resources management, and disaster response across West Africa.
• CEDEAO (ECOWAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership for ECOAGRIS platform and harmonized agricultural information systems. ECOAGRIS is the Regional Integrated Agricultural Information System of ECOWAS.
• UEMOA (WAEMU)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on climate and hydrological resilience for UEMOA member states. The Représentant Résident of UEMOA Commission visited AGRHYMET in August 2025 to strengthen cooperation.
• WASCAL (West African Science Service Center on Climate Change)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the LANDSURF project (funded by German Ministry of Education and Research) developing Decision Support Systems (DSS) for climate impact on agriculture across West Africa.
• CN-RACOM (Réseau des Radios de Communication Communautaire)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to strengthen community radio as a tool for pastoral resilience. Uses radio networks to disseminate climate and early warning information to rural communities.
• INSAH (Institut du Sahel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister specialized institution of CILSS based in Bamako, Mali, responsible for coordination, harmonization, and promotion of research in agriculture, environment, food markets, agricultural inputs, plant protection, and population.
• CILSS (Comité Permanent Inter-Etats de Lutte contre la Sécheresse dans le Sahel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent intergovernmental organization (established 1973) of which AGRHYMET is a specialized regional center. CILSS coordinates regional responses to drought and food security across the Sahel.
• FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration through FSRP and joint activities on food security analysis, gender-based violence prevention, and climate-smart agriculture.
• UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on gender-based violence prevention in the context of climate change and food security, through FSRP Component 1 activities in Niger.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• IRI (International Research Institute for Climate and Society): IRI is a leading climate research and applications institute at Columbia University working globally on seasonal forecasting, climate risk management, and capacity building, comparable to AGRHYMET's forecasting and training functions but operating globally rather than regionally.
• ACMAD (African Centre of Meteorological Applications for Development): ACMAD is a continental African climate center providing weather and climate applications across all African Union member states, serving as a continental-level peer to AGRHYMET's West Africa/Sahel regional mandate. Both institutions focus on climate prediction, early warning, and capacity building.
• ECMWF (European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts): ECMWF is a major global numerical weather prediction center providing climate and weather data globally, including to African institutions like AGRHYMET. While not a direct peer in mandate, it provides foundational forecasting technology and datasets that AGRHYMET builds upon.

Emerging players

• Climate Hazards Center (UC Santa Barbara): The Climate Hazards Center is an academic research institution developing satellite-based climate data products for food security and drought monitoring in data-sparse regions including Africa, providing some of the underlying data technologies that AGRHYMET's monitoring products leverage.

Direct peers

• ICPAC (IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre): ICPAC is a WMO-recognized Regional Climate Centre serving the Greater Horn of Africa (IGAD member states), with a near-identical mandate to AGRHYMET: seasonal forecasting, climate services, drought monitoring, and capacity building for national meteorological services across East African countries.
• FEWS NET (Famine Early Warning Systems Network): FEWS NET provides food security monitoring and early warning across many of the same West African and Sahel countries that AGRHYMET serves. While FEWS NET is a USAID-funded program rather than an intergovernmental institution, both produce food insecurity analyses used by humanitarian decision-makers in the region.
• OSS (Sahara and Sahel Observatory): OSS is an intergovernmental organization covering the Sahara-Sahel region focused on environmental monitoring, water resources, and climate adaptation, overlapping significantly with AGRHYMET's regional mandate and serving similar donor and government stakeholders.
• RCMRD (Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development): RCMRD serves East and Southern Africa with Earth observation, GIS, and remote sensing applications, comparable to AGRHYMET's geoportal and satellite-based monitoring capabilities for natural resources and environmental management.
• WASCAL (West African Science Service Center on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use): WASCAL is a West African research-focused climate and land use organization serving multiple countries in the region, partnering with AGRHYMET on the LANDSURF project. Both organizations work on climate impact assessment, training programs, and decision support systems for West Africa.

Others

• CILSS (Comité Permanent Inter-Etats de Lutte contre la Sécheresse dans le Sahel): CILSS is AGRHYMET's parent organization, coordinating broader Sahel-wide responses to drought and food security. While not a direct peer, it sets policy and coordinates funding that AGRHYMET implements, making it a closely related institutional entity for understanding the regional climate services ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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