ECOWAS, development partners review progress in regional integration process
2 Jun 2011 15:22 Africa/Lagos ECOWAS, development partners review progress in regional integration process ABUJA, June 2, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The 8th Annual Coordination Meeting between ECOWAS and Development Partners opens at the ECOWAS Commission's headquarters in Abuja, on Thursday, 2nd June 2011 focusing on major developments in the regional integration process, including achievements and challenges. The President of the Commission, His Excellency James Victor Gheho, the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations and the leader of the European Union Delegation are among key speakers at the two-day meeting. Representatives of development partners will be briefed on key activities and achievements of ECOWAS Departments over the past four years and also strategize with senior officials of the Commission's Directorates during thematic group sessions. The discussion topics will include Status of the Regional Integration Process in West Africa and Medium-Te...