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