Makulilo, Alexander B.
[Author]
;
Osodo, Patrick Okoth
[Contributor];
Sekaggya, Margaret
[Contributor];
Ang'ila, Francis
[Contributor];
Ntaganda, Eugene
[Contributor]
The Civil Society Guide to Regional Economic Communities in Africa
Footnote:
Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on print version record
Description:
Since 1963, when the African integration project was born, regional Economic Communities (RECs) have been an indispensable part of the continent's deeper socioeconomic and political integration. More than half a century later, such regional institutions continue to evolve, keeping pace with an Africa that is transforming itself amid challenges and opportunities. RECs represent a huge potential to be the engines that drive the continent's economic growth and development as well as being vehicles through which a sense of a continental community is fostered. It is critical therefore that citizens understand the multi-faceted and bureaucratic operations of regional institutions in order to use them to advance their collective interests.