About West Africa GeoPortal

Mapping West Africa's Future

The West Africa GeoPortal is a comprehensive geospatial data platform empowering researchers, policymakers, and development professionals with accessible geographic intelligence across the region.

Our Mission

To provide unified access to authoritative geospatial data that enables informed decision-making for sustainable development across West Africa, democratizing geographic information for all stakeholders.

Our Vision

To become the leading open-source geospatial platform for West Africa, fostering regional collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based policymaking through accessible, high-quality geographic data.

Our Impact

56+

Datasets Available

Across West African countries

4

Countries Covered

Ghana, Nigeria, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire,

1000+

Daily Active Users

Researchers and policymakers

50k+

Features Mapped

Geographic features in our database

Supported by Leading Organizations

We collaborate with international partners committed to advancing geospatial data accessibility and development across Africa.

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African Union

Supporting geospatial data initiatives across Africa

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European Union

Collaborative partner for data standards and technology

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MIFMASS

Advancing geospatial development in West Africa

Partnership Opportunities

Interested in collaborating with us? We welcome partnerships with organizations committed to advancing geospatial data accessibility and development across West Africa. Contact us to discuss potential collaborations.

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