This document discusses cross-border cooperation and policy networks in West Africa. It covers the evolution of market attractiveness in the region from 1960 to 2020, presents three case studies on cross-border zones, and identifies strategic areas for regional cross-border cooperation, including improving potential for cooperation, networks of regional organizations, and information sharing networks. The document was presented by the Director of the Sahel and West Africa Club Secretariat and provides context on economic integration efforts in West Africa.

1. CROSS-BORDER
CO-OPERATION AND POLICY
NETWORKS IN WEST AFRICA
Basel, 30 June 2017
Laurent Bossard
Director, Sahel and West Africa Club Secretariat

2. Evolution of market attractiveness,
1960-2020

3. Zones covered by the three case studies

4. Cross-border co-operation potential

5. Network of regional organisations
in West Africa & information networks, by type

6. Strategic areas for cross-border co-operation
at the regional level

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