The problem of inclusivity is a severe discussion in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Without youths and women being included in exploiting opportunities in the great African market, social crimes will likely increase. The lack of a market
About the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Based on its intention of creating one African market, the AfCFTA is one of and greatest flagship projects of Agenda 2063 under the African Union. It is a high-ambition trade agreement with
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
Of a Political Economy and Trade Agreement The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has the potential to bring about significant economic benefits for Africa. However, the success of AfCFTA will depend on more than just economic factors. The political
To enhance trade facilitation and to promote partnerships as required by the World Customs Organization’s SAFE framework of standards, the government of Tanzania carried out significant reforms such as the establishment of the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) through its revenue
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
Part 1 A digitally divided Market Bloc The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), in its high ambition to boost intra-African trade, trade in value-added production, and trade across all sectors of the continent’s economy, has digital trade as one
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