Core Values of ECOWAS

Efficiency

Preserving and enhancing operational efficiency thereby gaining global acceptability as a model in economic and monetary integration.

Respect

Engendering an atmosphere of mutual respect among staff and members of the Community and respecting the creativity, innovation, and flow of information within the Community.

Diversity

Acknowledging, understanding, encouraging and respecting the national, ethnic and cultural diversity in our Community.

Honesty

Working hard to maintain the highest professional standards and to earn the public trust and respect through our actions.

Participation

Seeking and supporting broad, informed participation reflecting the functional, geographic, and cultural diversity of the Community at all levels of policy development and decision-making.

Loyalty

Inspiring each citizen to be loyal, and to speak positively of his fellow citizens at the Community and Institutional levels, in compliance with the fundamental principles of the region.

Transparency

Employing transparent mechanisms for promoting well-informed decisions and policy development processes.

Professionalism

Exhibiting professionalism and commitment to quality and global best practices, displaying positive attitude and pride in the regional work place.

Integrity

Making informed decisions with neutrality, objectivity, integrity and fairness.

Excellence

Relentlessly and diligently setting the highest standards possible in pursuing personal, national, regional and global expectations.