ECOWAS: Resources

This Doing Business report, published by the World Bank in 2014, examines several key aspects of doing business in the ECOWAS trade bloc, such as the ease of starting a business, protecting investors, trading across borders, and enforcing contracts. The resource also includes maps, graphs, and other figures to illustrate the information within the report. The document opens in PDF.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 to promote the economic and social development of its member countries. The official website of ECOWAS contains information about the history of the trade bloc, its members, and the sectors in which it operates. The site also provides a guide to doing business in ECOWAS, statistics, annual reports, and news. 

The Regional Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) is an ECOWAS sector responsible for developing sustainable energy in this region. This site contains background information about ECREEE and its activities, and lists news and events specific to the center. A resource library containing publications and other media types is also included.