Preliminary proposals on possibilities for the liberalization of trade and payments in West Africa

Abstract

A first important step has been taken towards the establishment of an Economic Community of West Africa. The signature of the Articles, of Association in the context of the successive conferences of Niamey, Lagos and Accra was a formal expression of intent on the part of Member States to launch a movement of effective co-operation, which was to lead to the conclusion of a treaty, establishing a community.