ECOWAS, meaning, history, and member countries. - SS3 Commerce Past Questions and Answers - page 1

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Fostering economic integration

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Economic Community of West African States

Some key initiatives implemented by ECOWAS to promote regional integration include reducing trade barriers, harmonizing policies and regulations, facilitating the free movement of goods and services, and implementing programs for infrastructure development and economic cooperation.

ECOWAS contributes to peacekeeping and conflict resolution in West Africa by deploying peacekeeping forces, facilitating negotiations and mediation between conflicting parties, promoting dialogue and reconciliation, and supporting the restoration of stability and democratic governance in member countries experiencing conflicts or political crises.