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The social dimension of regional integration in ECOWAS

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  • Robert, René.

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Assesses the obstacles and possibilities of incorporating social concerns relating to labour and employment into regional policies and institutions and looks at what opportunities there are in this area for improvement as well as greater cooperation with the ILO.

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  • Robert, René., 2005. "The social dimension of regional integration in ECOWAS," ILO Working Papers 993749983402676, International Labour Organization.
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