ECOWAS Quiz

What is the main purpose of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?

• Promote cooperation and development in economic fields

• Provide military support to member countries

• Organize sporting events in West Africa

• Establish a common language for all member countries

When was the Lagos Treaty signed to establish ECOWAS?

• 1975

• 1980

• 1990

• 2000

How many member countries initially signed the Lagos Treaty to form ECOWAS?

• 5

• 20

• 10

• 15

Which country was one of the founding members of ECOWAS but later decided to withdraw in December 2000?

• Mauritania

• Senegal

• Nigeria

• Ghana

What is the purpose of the ECOWAS Tribunal of the community?

• Interpret the treaty and ensure the observation of law and justice

• Organize cultural events for member countries

• Develop infrastructure projects in West Africa

• Provide financial aid to member countries

Which of the following is NOT an aim/objective of ECOWAS?

• Strengthen bargaining power for members in international trade through collective bargaining

• Encourage free movement of people and goods

• Increase economic dependence on foreign countries

• Promote development through pooling resources together

What achievement of ECOWAS involves the use of the ECOWAS brown card?

• Free movement of people

• Building of administrative headquarters

• Improved sporting competitions

• Establishment of ECOWAS Court of Justice

What problem has been faced by ECOWAS due to the fear of domination by larger and stronger economies?

• Language barrier

• Poor communication and transportation network

• Attachment to former colonial rulers

• Absence of one monetary currency

What is one solution proposed to address the language barrier within ECOWAS?

• Encouraging democratic governance

• Adopting a common currency

• Improving communication and transportation network

• Learning of English by Francophone and learning of French by Anglophone

What is the purpose of the ECOWAS parliament?

• Improved cooperation and development of infrastructures

• Building of financial and bank headquarters

• Restoration of peace and order among member countries

• Establishment of ECOWAS parliament