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Which of the following regional economic groupings was established primarily to promote economic integration, trade cooperation, and the free movement of goods and people among countries located in West Africa?

  1. Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)Answer
  2. B
    Southern African Development Community (SADC)
  3. C
    East African Community (EAC)
  4. D
    Arab Maghreb Union (UMA)

Answer

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established by the Treaty of Lagos in 1975 to foster economic self-sufficiency, trade cooperation, and free movement of goods and persons specifically across West African member states.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical region specified in the prompt
The target region is West Africa.
The question asks for the economic grouping operating primarily within West African nations.
2
Evaluate the regional mandates of the given economic blocs
ECOWAS covers West Africa, SADC covers Southern Africa, EAC covers East Africa, and UMA covers North Africa.
Matching each economic bloc to its respective sub-regional geographic coverage identifies the correct organization.

Key Concept

Regional Economic Groupings in Africa
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Transportation, Trade, and Economic Groupings in Africa

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