A new online tool, the West Africa Competitiveness Observatory, was launched on May 21 to help countries in the region increase intra-regional trade and better position themselves on global markets. Developed by the ECOWAS Commission and the International Trade Centre (ITC), with financial support from the European Union, the Observatory provides policymakers and businesses with valuable information and analysis to identify business opportunities and improve their competitiveness. “The Observatory will provide important information to policymakers and businesses to take advantage of international markets. By helping SMEs to effectively access the…
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