Lessons from Euro Zone Crises: Re-evaluating Currency Union Projects in Africa
The Euro zone crises show that African currency union projects need re-evaluation. The EU experience teaches Africa three main lessons: 1) Regional integration is a process, not just a straight path to monetary union. 2) The criteria for a sustainable monetary union go beyond the OCA and Maastricht criteria. 3) Successful monetary unions need strong regional solidarity and common policymaking approaches.