Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) - SS3 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What does ECOWAS stand for?
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East African Community of West Asia
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Economic Community of West African States
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Eastern Caribbean Organization for West African Solidarity
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European Commission of West African States
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How many member countries were there in ECOWAS?
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8
12
15
20
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Which of the following is one of the purposes of ECOWAS?
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Promoting economic integration in Southeast Asia
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Encouraging cultural exchange in North America
Fostering economic cooperation and development in West Africa
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Advocating for political isolation in Europe
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What is the primary goal of ECOWAS regarding trade?
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To increase trade barriers among member states
To discourage the free movement of goods and services
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To reduce trade barriers and promote free trade within the region
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To limit trade exclusively to neighboring countries
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What is the proposed single currency of ECOWAS?
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Euro
Yen
DollarÂ
Eco
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Which area does ECOWAS focus on to promote democratic governance and human rights?
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Asia
North America
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West Africa
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South America
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What has ECOWAS been successful in deploying to resolve conflicts in member states?
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Educational programs
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Peacekeeping forces
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Trade embargoes
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Cultural exchanges
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What problem does ECOWAS face related to uneven implementation of its agreements?
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Economic disparities
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Infrastructure development
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Political instability
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Lack of enforcement mechanisms
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In addressing economic disparities among member countries, what does ECOWAS propose to do?
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Encourage wealthier countries to isolate themselves
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Promote trade barriers among member states
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Targeted development programs and investments in less-developed countries
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Ignore economic disparities and focus on political stability
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What challenge does ECOWAS face regarding security threats in the region?
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Lack of security threats
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Terrorism and organized crime
Economic disparities
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Cultural differences
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