"This chapter by the former executive secretary of [the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)] provides a review of regional integration in West Africa over the last two decades. There are about 40 major intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) in the region, and Bundu considers that this is in itself an achievement and testimony to the community spirit and solidarity that have developed among West African states. However, these IGOs have not had any significant development impact." (Quoted from paper)