# Economic Community of West African States

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/Rd3Z1kCqjqGfSSXLxegvvd

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** ECOWAS

## Definition

ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States): A regional group of fifteen West African countries, founded to promote economic integration across the region.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R9H0HvybK6M3RpFebn0SDLu

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