Ghana in Search of Regional Integration Agenda 160 a vital role in the transformation and re-engineering of the values and ideals of the people to foster acceleration of a holistic integration in the sub-region. 178 As has been stated earlier, historically, Ghana has been at the vanguard of African economic cooperation and integration, which has its link to Pan-African Unity. The actions of all successive governments beginning from Nkrumah, have been reflective of this leadership position. Ghana has actively participated in ECOWAS meetings and other projects that aim at promoting the ideals of ECOWAS which has been tasked with the responsibility of promoting the integration process in the sub­region. 179 Such level of commitment and involvement by the Ghanaian government in integration efforts is undoubtedly healthy for the whole process of integration. However, since integration involves more than the activities of leaders, the process requires much more than just the active participation of the political leadership.. It requires the development of appropriate strategies at the national level which take cognisance of the larger vision of the region and can serve as the conduit for the realisation of the aims and objectives of integration. In Adotevi's view, integration cannot be achieved without enlisting the feelings of community and cultural affinity that are so deeply rooted in Africa's history. The great challenge in promoting regional integration in Africa is, therefore how to find ways of fostering these feelings of community, which transcend national borders, without threatening the viability of the state. 180 As the process of integration requires that measures that address the dynamics involved in the face of such interactivity between societies be put in place, it is important for the relevant entities in Ghana to be involved in such processes. I posit that education which has been identified as critical for the success of integration can be one of such measures. Education is an important aspect of society, as it is a means through which knowledge is transmitted from one generation to another. Apart from this, through education, different societies learn about the ways and lives of each other. Although the word education is used in many parts of Africa to refer to formal instruction in European style schools, it involves more than just sitting through European modelled classroom sessions. It includes the sharing and transmission of knowledge and experiences through interaction between individuals in different contexts. 181 Fostering a sense of community within the sub­region requires sharing and learning each other's cultural experiences and values. This would in turn, effect attitudinal change which would presumably influence policy development and implementation. 178 See for example, Asante S.K.B.,“Regionalism and Africa's Development: Expectations, Reality and Challenges”, (London: MacMillan Press Ltd, 1997) p.1598 179 Article 2(1), Revised Treaty of the Economic Community of West African States, 24 th July 1993 180 Adotevi, Stanislav.“Cultural Dimensions of Economic and Political Integration in Africa” Available at http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-68354-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html Accessed on 24/09/08 181 Graham, C.K“The History of Education In Ghana”.(London: Frank& Cuss Co. Ltd, 1971)