West Africa's Bold Trade Experiment Turns 50 - an Ecowas Report Card

West Africa's Bold Trade Experiment Turns 50 - an Ecowas Report Card

Analysis - The Economic Community of West African states (Ecowas) is set to mark 50 years in May 2025. It was established in 1975 by 16 member states. Though seven of the founding leaders had ascended to power through coups d'état, the initial focus was economic growth and regional trade and cooperation.

Ecowas@50: West Africa’s Bold Trade Experiment Turns 50: A Report Card - Global Upfront Newspapers

Emmanuel Kwesi Aning & Jesper Bjarnesen Despite its current crisis, Ecowas can look back on successes in integration, peace and security, and good governance By Emmanuel Kwesi Aning & Jesper Bjarnesen The Economic Community of West African states (Ecowas) is set to mark 50 years in May 2025. It was established in 1975 by 16 member states. Though seven of the founding leaders had ascended to power through coups d’état, the initial focus was econ…