Defining a framework for rationalization

There are economic and other tangible benefits to rationalizing the regional economic communities. For Africa to achieve an economic and political uniona concerted effort must be made to pursue polices that ensure the convergence orunification of programmes, activities, and functions of inter governmental organizations. Rationalization policy must be coherent and effective to prevent splintering of the African economic space and stalling of the integration agenda. More urgentis the need to define and implement practical solutions that are less political and more technical and flexible while placing the regional economic communities under the framework of the African Union, which should provide the guiding principles

Sustainable Development Goals:

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions