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West Africa: Doing business, ECOWAS UEMOA Nigeria Senegal. Course

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Specialization course "Certificate program Doing business in West Africa" - Syllabus:

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

- Introduction to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Project VISION 2020.
- Socio-economic development of the ECOWAS region. Ecobiz.
- West African Monetary Institute (WAMI).
- ECOBANK.
- The West African Development Bank (WADB).
- ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID - BIDC).
- Case study: ASKY Airline. The West African Power Pool (WAPP).

West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA)

- Introduction to the West African economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA).
- Achievements of the UEMOA.
- The economies of UEMOA member states.
- The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO).
- History of the CFA franc.
- West African Development Bank (BOAD).
- Financial crisis, trade and regional integration in West Africa.
- Economic and financial situation of the Union.

Doing business in Nigeria

- Introduction to Nigeria.
- Nigerian economy. Foreign trade: Exports and imports. CEN-SAD. ECOWAS.
- Main sectors: oil, gas, minerals, agriculture, information and telecommunications, tourism, manufacturing, mining, infrastructures.
- Doing business and invest in Nigeria. FDI.
- Import export formalities. Export processing (Free trade zones).
- Case study: Transnational corporation, Nigerian breweries, Churchgate Group, Starcomms.

Doing business in Senegal

- Introduction to Senegal. Dakar.
- Senegalese economy. ECOWAS, UEMOA, CEN-SAD.
- Foreign trade. Imports and Exports.
- Customs of Senegal. The Senegalese Agency for Export Promotion.
- Foreign direct investment FDI. Projects. Privatization.
- Main sectors: agribusiness, New Technologies, tourism, textile, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mining.
- Case study: SODEFITEX. SONATEL. Group SUNEOR.

Business in UEMOA countries

- Doing business in the UEMOA countries (Economy, Foreign trade, Exports, Imports, ...)
- Benin. Beninese economy.
- Burkina Faso. Burkina's economy.
- Ivory Coast. Ivorian economy.
- Guinea Bissau. Economy.
- Mali. Malian economy.
- Niger. Niger's economy.
- Togo. Togolese economy.

Optional Learning unit: Doing business in Guinea Bissau

Course tutors:
Akogoun Turk Paterson

Course learning materials: and Affaires Afrique Ouest

Request Information of the certificate program Doing business in West Africa.

Duration: 6 weeks

Course objectives:
The main objective of the "Certificate program in Business in West Africa" is to provide an overview of the region's economy and business opportunities.

- To learn to do business in Nigeria and Senegal.
- To understand the importance of ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) and UEMOA (West African Economic and Monetary Union).
- To know where to find information.

Addressed to: the "Certificate program Doing business in West Africa" is intended for all those wishing to specialize in West African markets.

Communication with tutors (student's questions, exercises ...) in:

Methodology: e-learning / Distance learning.

Educational level: Continuing education / Executive education programs.

Course summary (Doing business in West Africa)

Specialization course e-learning Western Africa. Economic Community of West African States. W. African Economic and Monetary Union UEMOA

- The Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS.
- West African economic and Monetary Union UEMOA.
- Doing business in ...
    - Nigeria. Nigerian economy.
    - Senegal. Senegalese economy.
    - UEMOA countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Niger and Togo).

The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) (CEDEAO) is a regional Group of fifteen countries, founded in 1975. Its mission is to promote economic integration in "all fields of economic activity, particularly industry, transport, telecommunications, energy, agriculture, Natural resources, commerce, monetary and financial questions, social and cultural matters .....".

The population of West Africa which grows at an annual rate of 2.67% was estimated at 261.13 million in 2006. Nigeria is the most populous country in the regions with a population of 134.38 million (51.5 % of the region's total population).

A distinct economic sub Group known as UEMOA also exists within the community. This sub Group which comprises eight countries is a monetary and customs union with a common currency, the CFA franc. The countries are Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Togo.

Example of the course (Doing business in West Africa):
ECOWAS

WEST AFRICAN ECONOMIC AND MONETARY UNION (UEMOA) was created by Treaty in January 1994 by the Heads of States of seven West African countries using the common currency, CFA franc, namely Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Togo. In May 1997, Guinea-Bissau became the eighth member of the Union.

UEMOA West African Economic and Monetary Union

Nigeria is a leading petroleum producer and exporter. It is the 13th largest producer of petroleum in the world and the 8th largest exporter. Nigeria also has one of the world's largest proven natural gas and petroleum reserves and is a founding member of OPEC. The Nigerian market potential also stretches into the growing West African sub-region. Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country (140 million people) and the tenth largest by population, in the world.

Example of the course:
Nigeria Business economy

Senegal launched in recent years an extensive program of privatization of public enterprises affecting large sectors of the economy. Some high-profile investors are now present in strategic sectors such as telecommunications, energy, tourism or transportation. Senegal's economy remains dominated by tertiary activities which contribute 60% to the GDP.

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