The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS; French: Communauté Économique des États de l'Afrique Centrale (CEEAC); Portuguese: Comunidade Económica dos Estados da África Central, CEEAC) is an Economic Community of the African Union for promotion of regional economic co-operation in Central Africa. It "aims to achieve collective autonomy, raise the standard of living of its populations and maintain economic stability through harmonious cooperation".
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