Authors :
Adjimon Hermione Godonou; Pr Henri Ngoa Tabi
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 1 - January
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10567049
Abstract :
Assessing the social, political and economic
contributions of border areas at national and/or regional
level is at the heart of many studies on the process of
regional integration. In Africa in general, and in West
Africa in particular, border areas are complex and
highly dynamic. This research proposes to determine
their importance in the regional integration process
within ECOWAS. It is based on a descriptive analysis of
data from OECD/WAC studies of West African border
areas. Through a quantitative and qualitative approach,
the results revealed that West African border areas
represent natural integration zones, or small-scale
integration zones where numerous actors of diverse
origins, nationalities, cultures and activities interact.
However, they struggle to have a positive impact and to
make a relevant and appreciable contribution to the
process of regional integration at both national and
regional levels.
Keywords :
Border Areas; Regional Integration; ECOWAS; Transport Infrastructure; Energy Infrastructure.
Assessing the social, political and economic
contributions of border areas at national and/or regional
level is at the heart of many studies on the process of
regional integration. In Africa in general, and in West
Africa in particular, border areas are complex and
highly dynamic. This research proposes to determine
their importance in the regional integration process
within ECOWAS. It is based on a descriptive analysis of
data from OECD/WAC studies of West African border
areas. Through a quantitative and qualitative approach,
the results revealed that West African border areas
represent natural integration zones, or small-scale
integration zones where numerous actors of diverse
origins, nationalities, cultures and activities interact.
However, they struggle to have a positive impact and to
make a relevant and appreciable contribution to the
process of regional integration at both national and
regional levels.
Keywords :
Border Areas; Regional Integration; ECOWAS; Transport Infrastructure; Energy Infrastructure.
