The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was formed to

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was formed to promote economic relations in West Africa. ECOWAS is a regional organization that was established in 1975 by West African states to promote economic integration and cooperation among its member states. Its primary goal is to create a common market among its member countries, enhance economic development, and improve the living standards of its citizens. ECOWAS works towards achieving this by implementing policies that promote trade liberalization, free movement of goods and persons, and regional infrastructure development.