CSOs: The Unsung Heroes Driving West Africa’s Economic Ambitions
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West Africa’s path to economic integration is bold yet challenging. Since 1975, ECOWAS has worked towards a single, integrated market where trade flows smoothly across borders, businesses thrive regionally, and citizens share in greater prosperity.
However, persistent hurdles—including political instability, sudden border closures, weak infrastructure, and complex trade regulations—continue to widen the gap between ambition and reality. In this context, civil society organisations (CSOs) play an essential role in ensuring that integration remains people-centred and sustainable.
This op-ed explores the critical role of CSOs in West Africa’s economic ambitions.
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