West African nations finished a three-day training meeting about business standards at Abidjan during late May. Leaders from ECOWAS technical committees learned new procedures for matching regional rules with world practices. The workshop helped officials from different countries work together better on trade policies. Mr. Lassane Kaboré from ECOWAS praised the updated ECOSHAM model for improving regional cooperation. Côte d'Ivoire hosted the event and provided support for all participants.
Committee chairs studied best practices from Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo during group sessions. Officials focused on digital platforms that help countries share information about standards. The meeting covered Halal food rules that could open new markets across the region. Participants discussed ways to fund standardization projects and train more technical staff. ECOWAS wants to strengthen national committees that mirror regional standards.
The workshop ended with plans to improve coordination between member countries on industrial policies. Officials agreed to document knowledge transfers when committee leadership changes hands. Regional standards help West African products compete better against international competitors. Better coordination should boost trade between ECOWAS member nations. The training aims to align African practices with global business standards.
Committee chairs studied best practices from Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo during group sessions. Officials focused on digital platforms that help countries share information about standards. The meeting covered Halal food rules that could open new markets across the region. Participants discussed ways to fund standardization projects and train more technical staff. ECOWAS wants to strengthen national committees that mirror regional standards.
The workshop ended with plans to improve coordination between member countries on industrial policies. Officials agreed to document knowledge transfers when committee leadership changes hands. Regional standards help West African products compete better against international competitors. Better coordination should boost trade between ECOWAS member nations. The training aims to align African practices with global business standards.
