At the time of its ratification in 2004, the East African Community (EAC) free trade agreement was expected to enhance increased intra-regional trade in the region. The agreement was expected to accelerate trade liberalization, promote production efficiency and enhance domestic, …
Recently, I wrote on the investment protocol that underlines the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation highlighting the need for sustainable investment protection, balanced interest, and efficient dispute resolutions. This highlights the need and importance of predictable rules on …
Gaps in Cross-Border Litigations The signing of the African Continental Free Trade (AfCFTA) agreement saw member states adopt an investment protocol for the protection of foreign investments within host nations. The Investment Protocol outlines efficient dispute resolution in the event …
Courting Investor Protection Following the signing of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement by 54 states, African Union Heads of State adopted the framework’s investment protocol in February 2023. The trade agreement aims at spurring economic development in …
Digitalization, the use of digital technologies and data, and the interconnection that results in changes to existing activities has emerged as a critical driver for the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The trade agreement, one …
Questioning the Commitment to the AfCFTA Implementation The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), an Initiative of the African Union, continues to impress as a groundbreaking effort critical to enhancing economic integration in Africa for the promotion of intra-African trade. …
Turbocharging Food Security The African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) has been touted as a timely initiative for solving the continent’s hunger issues by boosting food security. The AfCFTA, one of the African Union’s most discussed development strategies under …
We Are Making Strides; More is Needed The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a solution to a long-standing need to find a mechanism to increase international trade and integrate Africa’s trade into the global economy. Championed as a …
Recently, I hosted a Webinar exploring whether the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the world’s most youth and women-friendly trade agreement as organized by Liberty Sparks. The African youth’s developing entrepreneurial and economic contribution to the continent’s prosperity …
Part 2 From Surfing to Serving The African Continental Free Trade Area and its promise to liberate and lift 30 million people from extreme poverty and boost incomes by $450 billion by 2035. However, as shown through past regional trade …
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