Theory question 111
West Africa and ECOWAS(a) Draw an outline map of West Africa and on it show and name: (i) any three member countries of the ECOWAS (ii) the capitals of the countries shown (b) Outline any three objectives of the ECOWAS (c) Explain three factors that have limited the full attainment of these objectives
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(a) Map with e.g. Nigeria (Abuja), Ghana (Accra), Senegal (Dakar).
(b) Promote trade among members; free movement of people, goods and services; economic co-operation and development; common external tariff; improved transport and communication links; raise living standards.
(c) Different currencies; language barriers (English, French, Portuguese); similar products limiting trade; political instability; poor transport links; loyalty to former colonial powers; smuggling.
Name real ECOWAS members and their present capitals.