Question 1 Regional economic integration is a process by which countries in a geographic region cooperate to reduce or eliminate barriers to the international flow of products, people, or capital. A regional trading bloc is a group of nations in a geographic region undergoing economic integration. Regional trade agreements help nations accomplish economic growth objectives and perhaps even eventual political union (Wild and Wild, 2023). ii. What steps have been taken by the continent of Africa to integrate their countries' economies? Explain all the steps with valid evidence in detail. (20 marks).