Peace and Security in an ECOWAS of the people. Young Experts' perspectives on the ECOWAS Security Architecture. Fostering peace, security and democracy in West Africa is one of the main objectives of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In 12 essays, young West African experts examine challenges and suggest some perspectives on the ECOWAS security architecture. The publication is the outcome of the“Get to know the ECOWAS” program which brought to Abuja young experts and activists working in various positions towards peace and security from various ECOWAS member states to meet and exchange with officials of the ECOWAS institutions. ''Get to know the ECOWAS'' 978 97 ­8 97 9 8 78 - 9 9 1 0 4 6 ­1 2 7 95 5 - 8 ''Get to know the ECOWAS'' Peace and Security in an ECOWAS of the people. 5- 13th Oct. 2010 “Perspectives on the ECOWAS Peace and Security Architecture”