ECOWAS - Economic Community of West African States

Published purpose

The purpose of the project is to strengthen the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) processes and capacities in regional cooperation and integration, and in conflict prevention and management by helping build the ECOWAS Commission’s core and institutional capacities. ECOWAS is a West African intergovernmental institution responsible for economically integrating its 15 member countries, promoting regional cooperation in key areas of development, preventing conflict, and peacekeeping in the region. ECOWAS provides support in the form of technical assistance. It also provides direct financial support to help implement a Commission capacity-building program, so it can carry out its mandate more efficiently and effectively.