LEARNING OUTCOMES The learner should be able to:

1. know the origin and membership of ECOWAS. (k)
2. understand the aims and objectives of ECOWAS. (u)
3. understand the successes of ECOWAS since 1993.
4. know the failures of ECOWAS in West Africa.
5. understand the factors that led to the establishment of ECOWAS. (v, k, s)
6. appreciate the future trends of ECOWAS. (a, v)

Introduction

Activity 2.2: THE ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF WEST AFRICAN STATES (ECOWAS)

In groups, pairs or individually, watch video clip 2.2 below and use other research materials  and respond to the following Tasks.

1. Can you name three countries that are part of ECOWAS?
2. Can you explain in simple terms what the main goal of ECOWAS is?
3. What are some of the benefits that West African countries might experience by being part of ECOWAS?
4. Do you think ECOWAS is an important organization for West African countries? Why or why not?
5. If you were in charge of designing a new project to improve cooperation among ECOWAS countries, what would it be?

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2.2.2: The achievements and Failures of ECOWAS

Activity 2.2.2: The achievements and Failures of ECOWAS

In groups, pairs or individually, watch video clip 2.2 below and use other research materials  and respond to the following Tasks.

1. What are some of the achievements of ECOWAS in promoting peace and stability in the region?
2. How does ECOWAS contribute to promoting economic cooperation among West African countries?
3. Can you think of a situation where ECOWAS could help resolve a disagreement between two member countries?
4. Can you identify some of the challenges that ECOWAS has faced in achieving its goals?
5. In your opinion, what could be improved in ECOWAS to make it more effective in its mission?
6. If you were given the task to create a new initiative within ECOWAS to address a specific challenge, what would it be and why?

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