Monrovia, April 30 -- The ECOWAS Mission in Liberia has launched what it terms a Cross-border Cooperation Support Program aimed at facilitating Free Movement and Migration within countries of the Mano River Union.

The launch of the Cross-border Cooperation Support Program, held on Monday, brought together officials from the ECOWAS Mission's office and officials of the Liberian Government. The ECOWAS Cross-Border Cooperation Program (ECBCSP) is a Regional Program developed through a decision of the Authority of Heads of State and Government in Niamey on January 12, 2006, during its 29th Ordinary Session.

The Program is a multi-sectoral development initiative that collaborates with border communities, national and local authorities, and c...