Bodies and Institutions

Governance

Bodies and Institutions of ECCAS

The institutional architecture of the Community, from the summit of Heads of State to the technical bodies.

Supreme body of ECCAS — it defines the general policy and the main directions of the Community.

Makes recommendations to the Conference and adopts the regulations required to implement the Treaty.

Oversight bodies & institutions

Democratic oversight body of the Community.

Ensures respect for the law in the interpretation and application of the Treaty.

Audits the legality and regularity of financial operations.

Financing and support mechanisms for regional development.

Executive body & committees

Main executive body — it implements decisions and administers the Community.

They prepare the work of the Council of Ministers in the sectoral areas.

Prepares the sessions of the Council of Ministers and coordinates the member states.

Reviews and coordinates technical files submitted to the Council of Ministers.

Main mechanism for conflict prevention, management and resolution — it includes FOMAC, MARAC and the Defence and Security Commission.

Areas of action

Create a regional common market through the free trade zone, customs union and harmonization of economic policies.

Ensure peace and security through COPAX, FOMAC and conflict prevention and management mechanisms in the sub-region.

Develop transport, energy, ICT and cross-border infrastructure to connect peoples and markets.

Implement PAC-CEEAC and PRIASAN for agricultural transformation and regional food sovereignty.

Preserve the Congo Basin, the second largest green lung on the planet, and promote sustainable development.

Promote education, health, culture, gender and youth for inclusive and sustainable development.