The Politics of a Viable Alternative to Underdevelopment in Africa: The Case of Economic Integration in West Africa, 1960-1975 | Zendy

Olawale Bakare Salami | Zendy

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The Politics of a Viable Alternative to Underdevelopment in Africa: The Case of Economic Integration in West Africa, 1960-1975

Author(s) -

Olawale Bakare Salami

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

journal of sustainable development

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 1913-9071

pISSN - 1913-9063

DOI - 10.5539/jsd.v9n2p246

Subject(s) - underdevelopment , politics , political science , development economics , economic integration , political economy , economics , economic growth , law

The paper examines the political obstacles facing economic co-operation in West Africa between 1960 and 1975. By comparing the economic and political factors that formed the pillars of sub-regional cooperation, the study submits that efforts to integrate the region before 1975 were marred by suspicion among members states and the meddlesomeness of foreign Powers such as France in the region. Drawing from its findings, the paper concludes that lack of commitment from member states delayed the integration of the region till 1975.

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