Identification of subregional and country priorities in the context of the Second Industrial Development Decade for West Africa

Abstract

Following the resolution of the Conference of African Ministers of Industry (CAMI) adopted at its 10th meeting in Dakar (Senegal) in July 1991 approving the Second IDDA, the objectives and rationale of the this study on sub regional and country priorities for the West African sub region are to: (a) Make African leaders aware of the potentials of sub regional economic cooperation and enable them create viable investment climate and incentives. (b) Come-up with national and sub regional priorities to be implemented during the decade (1990-2000) through pooling resources. (c) Rationalize prioritization of national and sub regional projects, and avoid duplication of projects and efforts. (d) Assist countries in West African sub region in the implementation of their country and sub regional programmes for the IDDA II. (e) Enable Governments and sub regional economic groupings in Africa to take a number of policy measures and implementation mechanisms. (f) Recognize the major roles to be played by the private enterprises. (g) Consolidate the existing manufacturing enterprises through rehabilitation.