The Agriculture Ministry represented by the Desert Research Center on Monday will host board meetings of the Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS) meant to develop water programs and fight desertification in the African continent.

The meetings, held under the auspices of Agriculture Minister Salah Hilal, will be attended by representatives of 13 countries.

The OSS members will discuss the future strategy of the OSS, projects and programs related to the environment and issues of desertification and water during the coming period.