The AfCFTA and Free Movement After establishing the agreement in January 2018 to coordinate the economic, social, political, and digital sphere of the African Union (AU), the movement from one African state to another has been another target. It was
Zenith-AfCFTA Collaboration The African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) continues to make inroads across Africa under the shared vision of the African Union in eliminating trade barriers and boosting intra-African trade across all sectors of the African Economy. The
The Digitalization Agenda The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) has emerged as a monumental initiative to transform the African continent by fostering intra-African trade and economic integration. At the heart of this transformative agenda is the digitalization of trade
The AfCFTA to Economic Sectors The AfCFTA is among the world’s largest free trade areas bringing together 55 African Union (AU) member states and eight Regional Economic Communities (RECs) to create a single market for the African continent. It intends
Hidden and Invisible Trade Barriers As is with the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in Africa, intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement is threatened by the existence of hidden or invisible Non-tariff barriers to trade (NTBs).
Many African countries, including Tanzania, have historically implemented protectionist policies to safeguard domestic industries from foreign competition and foster the growth of emerging industries. These protectionist measures can be driven by political or strategic considerations, aimed at ensuring national security
Innovation and Africa’s Single Market The African Continental Free Trade (AfCFTA) agreement is a historic opportunity for the continent to foster economic growth, enhance growth in intra-African trade, and improve the standards of living for millions of people. Projected to
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