Information on "International Organizations" and "Western Africa"
March 2010
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Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa (OHADA)
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
The Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa (OHADA) was created by an international treaty with the goal to overcome the legal and judicial insecurities in its member states. More on «Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa (OHADA)»
September 2008
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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA)
Beirut, Lebanon
The UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) promotes economic and social development through regional cooperation and integration and serves as the main general economic and social development forum in Western Asia within the UN sy... More on «United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA)» -
Special Court for Sierra Leone
Freetown, Sierra Leone
The Special Court for Sierra Leone is mandated to try those responsible for serious violations of international humanitarian law and Sierra Leonean law committed in the territory of Sierra Leone since 30 November 1996. More on «Special Court for Sierra Leone » -
Arab Maghreb Union (AMU)
Rabat, Morocco
The Arab Maghreb Union (AMU) works toward the regional economic integration of its member-states, which should ultimately lead to a common market. More on «Arab Maghreb Union (AMU)»
August 2008
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Abuja, Nigeria
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) promotes regional cooperation and integration in preparation for an economic union in West Africa. More on «Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)» -
Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA)
Lagos, Nigeria
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International Alert
London, United Kingdom
International Alert identifies and addresses the causes of violence and contributes to the just and peaceful transformation of violent internal conflicts. More on «International Alert» -
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
Vienna, Austria
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is a permanent intergovernmental organization of 12 oil-exporting developing nations that coordinates and unifies the petroleum policies of its member countries. More on «Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)»
