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July 21, 2020
West Africa: Regional Meeting on Continental Free Trade Area for ECOWAS Institutions
The Economic Community of West African States held a virtual meeting on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for ECOWAS Institutions and Specialised Agencies on the… Read more »
November 04, 2017
West Africa: Abuja Statement – "Deepening Africa's Integration In The Global Economy Through Trade And Investment Facilitation For Development"
1. The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Commission of the Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with the WTO Friends of Investment Facilitation… Read more »
June 20, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS Ministerial Council Chairman Advocates Conclusion of Regional Trade Agreement
Cote d'Ivoire's Senior Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Charles Koffi Diby, has called on ECOWAS Member States to adopt a posture that will facilitate the… Read more »
May 26, 2013
West Africa: Formulation of an ECOWAS Aid for Trade Strategy to Maximize Opportunities of Global Aid for Trade Initiative
West Africa has set October 2013 as the deadline for the finalization of the region's Aid for Trade strategy which will define its trade related development priorities in order to… Read more »
March 08, 2013
West Africa: ECOWAS, Wami Move to Boost Intra-Community Trade
ECOWAS and the West African Monetary Institute (WAMI) are to launch a trade facilitation support project to address the barriers militating against intra- community trade to enable… Read more »
February 26, 2013
West Africa: Ecowas Member States Reaffirm Common Position On Arms Trade Treaty Negotiations
Delegates to the just-ended regional Abuja Roundtable on the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) negotiations have reiterated support for the ECOWAS Common Position (ECP) on the Treaty,… Read more »
February 25, 2013
West Africa: West Africa Urged to Be Proactive in Trade Negotiations With EU
West Africa must adopt a forward looking approach in resolving divergences in its negotiations of an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union (EU) for a free… Read more »
October 23, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS, China to Hold Talks On Trade, Investment and Technical Cooperation
A high-level delegation of ECOWAS and Chinese officials will hold talks on Wednesday, 24th October 2012 in Abuja on ways to boost trade, investment and technical cooperation… Read more »
October 18, 2012
West Africa: Chamber of Commerce Officials Meet in Cotonou to Develop Product Classification for Regional Trade Fair
A meeting of officials of Chambers of Commerce of ECOWAS Member States is underway in Cotonou to draw up a classification system for products to be promoted during the biennial… Read more »
October 16, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Commission Reassures Member States On an Inclusive ECOWAS Aid for Trade Strategy
The ECOWAS Commission has assured representatives of the ECOWAS Member States of its commitment to engage in wide consultations during the formulation process of the ECOWAS Aid for… Read more »
September 27, 2012
West Africa: Using ECOWAS Trade Fair to Boost Intra-Community Trade
West African countries have been challenged to use the forthcoming 7th ECOWAS Trade Fair in Accra, as a mechanism to boost intra-Community trade and eliminate reliance on the… Read more »
September 21, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Quality Policy to Promote Regional Economic Development
The ECOWAS Commission has set up a framework, ECOWAS Quality Policy (ECOQUAL), which aims to create and improve relevant and effective quality infrastructure to facilitate… Read more »
September 07, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS, USAID to Strengthen Cooperation
ECOWAS and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have agreed to deepen cooperation in their core areas of engagement - health care delivery, trade, agricultural… Read more »
August 03, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Urges China and Africa to Explore New Trade Partnerships for Sustainable Development
China and Africa should explore new partnerships to benefit both parties for the purpose of sustainable development, the ECOWAS Vice-President Toga Gayewea McIntosh has urged.… Read more »
July 23, 2012
Africa: Ecowas President Pledges to Improve Implementation of Regional
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Ambassador Kadre Desire Ouedraogo, has pledged to work for the rigorous implementation of the regional Protocol on free movement of persons… Read more »
July 18, 2012
West Africa: Ghana to Host 7th ECOWAS Trade Fair in October 2013
The 7th ECOWAS Trade fair being hosted by Ghana will take place from 24th October to 4th November 2013 in Accra, with the official launch scheduled for 30th August 2012 also in… Read more »
April 12, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Moves to Streamline Informal Trade in the Region
Regional experts have approved a programme to formalize informal trade in the West African region as part of efforts to reduce poverty, boost economic development and integration… Read more »
March 19, 2012
West Africa: ECOWAS Federation of Business Women, Entrepreneurs Gets Nigeria Chapter
The ECOWAS Federation of Business Women and Entrepreneurs (ECOWAS-FEBWE) has launched its Nigeria Chapter with its President, Mrs. Iyalode Alaba Lawson, pledging the Chapter's… Read more »
December 01, 2011
West Africa: ECOWAS Urged to Intensify Efforts On Intra-Community Trade
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been urged to strengthen mechanisms for improving the level of intra-community trade which presently hovers between 13… Read more »
November 29, 2011
West Africa: Regional Experts Discuss Way Forward for Negotiation of Trade Agreement (ECOWAS)
Ghana's Minister of Trade and Industry, Honourable Hanna Tetteh on Monday in Accra urged regional experts involved with the negotiation of the Economic Partnership Agreement with… Read more »
West Africa: West African Trade Ministers Meet On Negotiations With EU (ECOWAS)
West Africa's Ministers responsible for coordinating negotiations for the creation of a regional free trade area with the European Union are to hold crucial talks in Accra, Ghana… Read more »
November 15, 2011
West Africa: Move to Regulate Informal Trade in the ECOWAS Region
A two-day regional workshop on the design, development and implementation of a harmonized programme for the management and/or regulation of informal trade in the ECOWAS region… Read more »
October 27, 2011
West Africa: Flight Discount for ECOWAS Trade Fair Participants
Exhibitors and other participants attending the 6th ECOWAS Trade Fair which begins on 25th November 2011 in Lome, Togo, are to enjoy a 50-per cent discount on economy and business… Read more »
September 26, 2011
West Africa: Workshop On Ecowas Trade Liberalization Scheme Opens in Abuja
A capacity building workshop for regional experts on the mechanism and procedure for operationalising the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS) opened in Abuja on Tuesday, 27th… Read more »
August 27, 2011
West Africa: Gnassingbe Reaffirms Togo's Commitment to Successful ECOWAS Trade Fair
President Faure Gnassingbe of Togo has said that the country's decision to salvage the hosting of the 6th ECOWAS Trade Fair is further demonstration of its commitment to the… Read more »
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