{"id":296400,"date":"2026-02-17T23:15:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/296400\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T23:15:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:15:11","slug":"full-list-12-countries-driving-west-africas-long-delayed-eco-currency-rollout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/296400\/","title":{"rendered":"FULL LIST: 12 countries driving West Africa\u2019s long-delayed Eco currency rollout"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n        The meeting, held under the framework of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), is focused on aligning monetary policies, strengthening institutional governance, and ensuring participating countries <a href=\"https:\/\/africa.businessinsider.com\/local\/markets\/ecowas-set-to-unveil-single-currency-eco-after-nigeria-endorsement\/glc7p0z\" id=\"15df7351-6200-492f-87bc-de87479ae611\" data-link-role-code=\"open_new_tab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">meet agreed macroeconomic convergence benchmarks<\/a>.\n    <\/p>\n<p>\n        In a statement released on Saturday, Nigeria\u2019s presidency said the session is aimed at \u201cfinalising critical policy alignments and governance structures required to operationalise the single currency project.\u201d\n    <\/p>\n<p>\n        The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso joined counterparts from across the region, highlighting Nigeria\u2019s central role in the initiative as West Africa\u2019s largest economy.\n    <\/p>\n<p>\n        The 12 countries driving the Eco rollout include Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, The Gambia, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, Togo, and Benin.\n    <\/p>\n<p>\n        Notably, the <a href=\"https:\/\/africa.businessinsider.com\/finance\/ecowas-finally-adopts-eco-as-a-single-currency\/30n63f4\" id=\"f42fcc81-70eb-49b2-b128-9ce4f59e062e\" data-link-role-code=\"open_new_tab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">first phase of implementation<\/a> is expected to involve Liberia, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Guinea and The Gambia, subject to each country meeting agreed macroeconomic convergence criteria and completing institutional governance frameworks.\n    <\/p>\n<p>                    <img width=\"718\" height=\"540\" alt=\"Central bank governors from 12 West African countries met in Monrovia to advance preparations for the Eco regional currency.\" title=\"Central bank governors from 12 West African countries met in Monrovia to advance preparations for the Eco regional currency.\" class=\"image lazyloaded imgWithMetaData\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'718'%20height%3D'540'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-original=\"https:\/\/ocdn.eu\/pulscms-transforms\/1\/-7IktkpTURBXy9mOTRjOTVmNDRmOWI1MmE4MmNjMGUyMTgzNmNjZDI5OC5qcGeSlQMAAM0Czs0CHJUCzQLOzQIcwsM\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>\n        \u201cThe launch of the Eco will depend strictly on compliance with macroeconomic convergence benchmarks and the establishment of strong institutional frameworks,\u201d the presidency said, adding that the phased approach is intended to ensure \u201ccredibility, stability and long-term sustainability of the regional currency.\u201d\n    <\/p>\n<p>        A renewed push after years of delays<\/p>\n<p>\n        However, officials say the current engagement reflects stronger political will.\n    <\/p>\n<p>\n        \u201cThis renewed technical engagement demonstrates West Africa\u2019s collective resolve to build a more integrated and resilient regional economy,\u201d the statement noted. \u201cMonetary integration remains central to promoting trade, investment and shared prosperity across the region.\u201d\n    <\/p>\n<p>\n        While significant hurdles remain, the Monrovia meeting signals that West Africa\u2019s common currency project is once again firmly on the policy agenda.\n    <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The meeting, held under the framework of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), is focused 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