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Poverty Reduction in West Africa: An Ex-Ante Impact Analysis of the Cotonou Agreement

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  • Gazie S Okpara

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Mid-way into the Cotonou Agreement’s target year 2020, this study is aimed at a comparative analysis of its effectiveness in poverty reduction in West Africa. The Agreement’s existing “Aid Effectiveness” is usually based on an iterative analysis, rather than a pre- and post-impact examination, which this work proposes. Using Nigeria, Cote D’Ivoire and Guinea Bissau from the English-, French- and Portuguesespeaking blocs, based on their respective population, a seven-year comparative study was conducted before the Agreement (1993-1999), and after (2003-2009). A post- Agreement growth - poverty correlation was also conducted. Besides a Paradox of Growth, results showed no significant difference in poverty status within the subregion, since the Cotonou Agreement. A review of the Agreement’s mechanism, and an inward-looking commitment to poverty reduction are recommended.

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  • Gazie S Okpara, 2011. "Poverty Reduction in West Africa: An Ex-Ante Impact Analysis of the Cotonou Agreement," International Journal of Asian Social Science, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 1(4), pages 72-80.
    • Handle: RePEc:asi:ijoass:v:1:y:2011:i:4:p:72-80:id:2139
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