Ms Sue, I am sorry to be a bother again. The websites u sent me are pretty good; however, they focus mainly on Africa in itself and do not focus on WEST AFRICA>>>>> if they do focus on WEST AFRICA its always ECOWAS>>>>> do u or your colleagues recommend any other resources. Thanks a mill.
Why don't you want sites that focus on ECOWAS? It's a coalition of 15 West Africa nations that represents their economic interests.
http://www.ecowas.int/
http://www.google.com/search?q=west+africa+countries&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7SUNA
You should also look up information for each of the countries you're interested in.
Hi there! I understand that the websites I provided may not have focused specifically on West Africa, and I apologize for that. To find resources that specifically concentrate on West Africa, you can try using different search techniques and resources. Here's how:
1. Search on academic databases: Platforms like JSTOR, Google Scholar, or ResearchGate offer scholarly articles and research papers that cover various regions. You can use specific keywords like "West Africa," "countries in West Africa," or even the names of specific West African countries in your search.
2. Explore regional organizations' websites: Apart from ECOWAS, there are other regional organizations that may provide information on West Africa, such as the African Union (AU), Mano River Union (MRU), or the West African Monetary and Economic Union (UEMOA). Visiting their official websites might offer valuable insights.
3. Utilize regional research centers and think tanks: There are many research institutions and think tanks focusing on West Africa. These include the West Africa institute (WAI), the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), or the Institute for Security Studies (ISS). Their websites often have publications, reports, and research papers on West African issues.
4. Contact local universities and libraries: Reach out to universities and libraries in West Africa or even universities in your own country that have African studies departments. They may have specialized sections or resources dedicated to West Africa.
Remember to evaluate the credibility of the sources you find by checking their authors, publishing dates, and references. This will ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information.