
The Official Platform of African RECs
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Words from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) -Current Inter REC Chairperson
Dr Workneh GEBEYEHU
Executive Secretary, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)
INTER REC CHAIRMAN
Welcome to the African Regional Economic Communities Information Hub, your go-to resource for information about the 8 Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in Africa
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This web site is a digital platform for having up-to-date information on RECs. The coordination of inter rec actions is functional
with the signing of the inter Rec aggreement which represents a significant step forward in cooperation and collaboration between these different regions. The Inter RECs Platform aims to strengthen the links of solidarity and commercial exchanges between the different economic blocs of Africa, with the ultimate aim of promoting the economic and social development of the continent.
In addition to facilitating trade, the Inter RECs Platform Declaration also strengthens cooperation on security and regional stability. The heads of state and government committed to working jointly to prevent and resolve conflicts, thereby strengthening peace and security on the continent.
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS)
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East African Community (EAC)
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Community of Sahel-Sahara States (CEN-SAD)
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Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
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Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD)
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Southern African Development Community (SADC)
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Arab Maghreb Union (AMU)​​



