FERDI is distinguished by its active commitment to regional integration and the development of international trade. It is engaged in both theoretical and technical discussions to support the actions of regional institutions.
Studies and research are conducted in close collaboration with the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC), the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), and other regional African institutions.
↪ to analyse the sustainable competitiveness and capacity of African countries to integrate into the global economy
↪ to contribute to the analyses conducted by the WAEMU and CEMAC Commissions
↪ to assess the impact of trade measures in developing countries and their link to the environment
↪ Collaboration with WAEMU on five strategic themes defined by the Commission
↪ Collaboration with CEMAC on four strategic themes defined by the Commission
↪ Analysis of the impact of trade barriers and regional economic integration in Africa
↪ Production of sustainable competitiveness indicators for WAEMU and CEMAC
↪ Support for the launch of the Central African Business Climate Observatory
↪ Publication of the book La compétitivité hors prix de l’UEMOA : mesure et évaluation comparée by the Agence française de développement : Author: Patrick Plane (CERDI UCA CNRS IRD, FERDI).