SADC

What are regional economic communities?

Regional economic communities (RECs) are intergovernmental organizations set up by groups of countries to foster stronger economic ties and cooperation. Well known examples include the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

Why does PWYP focus on regional economic communities?

The subject of transparency in the extractive industry has been almost completely absent from the agenda of the RECs.