“Although a great deal of literature has been produced on the underdevelopment, poverty and dependency of Africa, very little has been written by Africans themselves on efforts at regional integration as a means of breaking out of that cycle. Dr Asante's work on Ecowas must therefore rank among the pioneers. The book is scholarly and readable and will be of interest not only to politicians but also to economists, lawyers and students of international economic law.” (Quoted from "Editorial Reviews")