Aims.

Those who established it had the following aims:
•    To promote cooperation in economic development among member states.
•    To end custom duties and other import barriers between member states.
•    To eliminate the difference in the level of economic development between member states.
•    To abolish all obstacles for the movement of all people, services and capital among member states.
•    To harmonize the industrial policies of member states including agricultural sector.
•    To promote joint development projects such as hydroelectric power between member states.
•    To raise the standard of living among the people of member states.
•    To establish a common external custom tariff.

National Movements and New States in Africa