International Commission for the Congo-Oubangui-Sangha Basin (Le Commission Internationale du bassin Congo-Oubangui-Sangha) (CICOS)

The Agreement establishing a uniform river regime and creating CICOS and its Addendum, signed on November 21, 1999 and February 22, 2007, entrusts CICOS with two main missions: promoting inland navigation; integrated water resources management. CICOS 'area of ​​competence is the entire Congo River watershed located in the territories of member states. In order to carry out these missions, CICOS has set itself the objectives of: guarantee the sustainable management of waterways; harmonize regulations on inland waterway transport for the safety of navigation and the promotion of the environment; integrate all uses of water resources into regional planning; optimize water allocations by use; share between States the benefits generated by the uses of water; support development and fight against poverty in the sub-region; promote food security.