Regional Integration and Cooperation in West Africa
Author | : Réal P. Lavergne |
Publisher | : Africa Research and Publications |
Total Pages | : 380 |
Release | : 1997 |
ISBN-10 | : UGA:32108028293127 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (27 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This book contains a collection of papers that examine the failure of regional integration and co-operation to date in west Africa and that explore some of the options for the revitalization of such initiatives. The papers are arranged in three categories: strategic visions and prospects for regional integration and co-operation; economic perspectives; and political dimensions. Specific topics include the role of the Economic Community of West African States; theoretical models and approaches to regional integration; the role of community building in regional integration; partnerships for innovation; national policies as impediments to economic integration; parallel trade as a form of economic subversion; lessons from the West African Monetary Union; human rights and integration; the regional dimension of environmental management; and power sharing at the regional level.