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Analysis of ECOWAS Institutional Framework for Conflict Management

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  • Odobo Samuel Osagie
  • Andekin Amos Musa

    (Institute for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria)

  • Udegbunam Kingsley

    (University of Nigeria, Nsuka, Enugu, Nigeria)

Abstract

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has evolved conflict management and security framework through which it responds to the myriads of socio-political crisis in the sub-region. This paper assesses the ECOWAS mechanisms for conflict management vis-à-vis the challenges facing the region. It begins by looking at the nature of conflict in West Africa; and then the evolution of ECOWAS conflict management framework. Using content analysis, the paper argues that ECOWAS has evolved a comprehensive conflict management and security framework and has made significant achievements in conflict management in the West African sub-region. It however, recommends peacebuilding efforts that address poverty, human rights abuses and election fraud as well as more synergy and political will to handle religious extremism in the sub-region

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  • Odobo Samuel Osagie & Andekin Amos Musa & Udegbunam Kingsley, 2017. "Analysis of ECOWAS Institutional Framework for Conflict Management," Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, Sciendo, vol. 8(6), pages 143-153, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:mjsosc:v:8:y:2017:i:6:p:143-153:n:15
    DOI: 10.1515/mjss-2017-0051
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