Regional profile of West Africa 2014 and prospects 2015

The present report entitled “Socioeconomic profile of West Africa in 2014 and prospects for 2015”analyses the economic and social conditions in West African countries in 2014 as well as prospects for 2015
Regional profile of West Africa 2014 and prospects 2015

The present report entitled “Socioeconomic profile of West Africa in 2014 and prospects for 2015” is among the documents examined by the eighteen statutory meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts (ICE 18th) for West Africa.

This report analyses the economic and social conditions in West African countries in 2014 as well as prospects for 2015. More specifically, it provides an overview of the international economic environment and an update on the social and economic situation in the subregion in 2014, as well as prospects for 2015, and identifies the challenges facing the subregion. It develops a view to making relevant recommendations for enhancing regional development and deepening integration. It also sets out the highlights of the economic and social profiles in 2014 for each of the 15 member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).