Успехи и предизвикателства на регионалната икономическа интеграция в Африка

Marinov, Eduard (2013): Успехи и предизвикателства на регионалната икономическа интеграция в Африка. Published in: Political and Economic Transformations in the 21st Century No. ISBN 978-954-715-620-3 (2013): pp. 79-90.

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. The study analyses the progress made in the integration process as well as the challenges it faces.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• English Title: Achievements and Challenges of Regional Economic Integration in Africa
• Language: Bulgarian
• 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 > F53 - International Agreements and Observance ; International Organizations; F - International Economics > F5 - International Relations, National Security, and International Political Economy > F54 - Colonialism ; Imperialism ; Postcolonialism; N - Economic History > N7 - Transport, Trade, Energy, Technology, and Other Services > N77 - Africa ; Oceania

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