ECREEE’s mandate is also perfectly aligned with the broader strategic goals of ECOWAS Vision 2020. It seeks to realize directly two of the components of this vision, namely: (1) ‘A region that anchors its development on sustainable development, including agricultural and mineral resource development strategy, and on planned agricultural and industrial strategies; a region that develops its infrastructure and makes services accessible to its citizens and enterprises.’ (2) ‘A region that conserves its environment and resources, promotes modes of equitable and sustainable development in economic, social and environmental fields; a region which brings its contribution to bear on resolution of the common problems and challenges confronting the planet.’

Established in 1984, Université Islamique de Say (Islamic University of Niger) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the small city of Sai (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur de la Recherche et de l'Innovation, Niger (Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation of Niger), Université Islamique de Say (IUIN) is a coeducational Nigerien higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Université Islamique de Say (IUIN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. IUIN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

Founded in 1974, Université Abdou Moumouni (Abdou Moumouni University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Niamey (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur de la Recherche et de l'Innovation, Niger (Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation of Niger), Université Abdou Moumouni (UAM) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Nigerien higher education institution. Université Abdou Moumouni (UAM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. UAM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

Established in 2002, Universidade do Mindelo (Mindelo University) is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Mindelo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Sao Vicente. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educacao e Desporto, Cabo Verde (Ministry of Education and Sport of Cape Verde), Universidade do Mindelo (UniMindelo) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Cape Verdean higher education institution. Universidade do Mindelo (UniMindelo) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. UniMindelo also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

Established in 2001, Universidade Jean Piaget de Cabo Verde (Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Praia (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Mindelo, Ilha de São Vicente. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educacao e Desporto, Cabo Verde (Ministry of Education and Sport of Cape Verde), Universidade Jean Piaget de Cabo Verde (UniPiaget) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational Cape Verdean higher education institution. Universidade Jean Piaget de Cabo Verde (UniPiaget) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 19 years old Cape Verdean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Cape Verdean higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UniPiaget also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Established in 2006, Universidade de Cabo Verde (University of Cape Verde) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Praia (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Mindelo, São Vicente. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educacao e Desporto, Cabo Verde (Ministry of Education and Sport of Cape Verde), Universidade de Cabo Verde (Uni-CV) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Cape Verdean higher education institution. Universidade de Cabo Verde (Uni-CV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 13 years old Cape Verdean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Uni-CV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.