Nation-states and the challenges of regional integration in West Africa ; the case of Nigeria

• Date de parution : 22/02/2010
• Editeur : Karthala
• EAN : 9782811103385
• Série : (-)
• Support : Papier

• Nombre de pages : 264
• Collection : HOMMES ET SOCIETES ; SCIENCES ECONOMIQUES ET POLITIQUES
• Genre : Economie
• Thème : Economie internationale
• Prix littéraire(s) : (-)

Since their independance, Africa states West in particular have felt a need for regional integration in order to solve their development problems.
Various aspects of Nigeria's experience in regional integration are there examined. These include the advocacy of chambers of commerce for common... Voir plus

Since their independance, Africa states West in particular have felt a need for regional integration in order to solve their development problems.
Various aspects of Nigeria's experience in regional integration are there examined. These include the advocacy of chambers of commerce for common currencies among members of the West African Monetary Zone, security implications of defense pacts between some francophone member countries and France, and grassroots participation to solve problems concerning borders and borderlands. Finally, facilitators and obstacles of regional integration are examined.