Marinov, Eduard (2014): Economic Integration in Africa – Overview, Progress and Challenges. Published in: Journal of Global Economy No. 1/2014, ISSN 2343 – 9521 (2014): pp. 42-55.
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Abstract
State and government leaders of the African Union adopt and implement efforts for regional integration as a common strategy for the development of the continent. The objective at continental level is the establishment of the African Economic Community as the last of six consecutive stages, including the strengthening of inter-sectorial cooperation and the establishment of regional free trade areas, monetary union, common market, monetary and economic union, covering the entire continent. Currently there are 16 Regional economic communities in Africa and 8 of them are officially recognized as the foundation for the development of the African economic community. Reviewed are their goals, their main achievements and issues. The study analyses the progress made in the integration process as well as the challenges it faces.
Item Type: | MPRA Paper |
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Original Title: | Economic Integration in Africa – Overview, Progress and Challenges |
English Title: | Economic Integration in Africa – Overview, Progress and Challenges |
Language: | English |
Keywords: | Economic integration, Regional economic communities, African economy |
Subjects: | F - International Economics > F1 - Trade > F15 - Economic Integration F - International Economics > F5 - International Relations, National Security, and International Political Economy > F54 - Colonialism ; Imperialism ; Postcolonialism F - International Economics > F5 - International Relations, National Security, and International Political Economy > F55 - International Institutional Arrangements N - Economic History > N7 - Transport, Trade, Energy, Technology, and Other Services > N77 - Africa ; Oceania |
Item ID: | 60317 |
Depositing User: | Dr. Eduard Marinov |
Date Deposited: | 02 Dec 2014 02:13 |
Last Modified: | 27 Sep 2019 07:00 |
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URI: | https://mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de/id/eprint/60317 |