The West African region, enriched with vast amount of mineral resources, is among the fastest growing regions in the African Continent. West Africa, comprising 15 members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Mauritania, is the largest region in Africa with highest number of countries. It is also the most populous region, with an estimated 366 million people in 2017. The West African region account for almost one-fifth of total land area of Africa, 30 percent of total African population, and 25 percent of total GDP of Africa. Nigeria accounts for more than half of West Africa’s population, and is expected to become the world’s third most populous country by 2050, behind China and India.

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Executive Summary

1. Economic Groupings in the West African Region: A Background

2. Economic Environment in the West African Region

3. Foreign Direct Investment in the West African Region

4. Indian Investment in the West African Region

5. Select Focus Sectors in the West African Region

6. Export-Import Bank of India in West Africa

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