The number of regional organizations in Africa has
increased substantially over the past thirty years
even though their success has been dismal. In
addition to poor performance, traditional theories
of economics cooperation are no longer relevant in
explaining the existence of these organizations
because African leaders have placed politics above
economics. Using the East African Community as a
case study, this book examines the creation,
maintenance and performance of regional economic
organizations by analyzing the goals and activities
of African leaders. This book reveals...