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 …
Traders in Tanzania recently staged protests against corruption within the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), emphasizing the need for transparent trade regulations. This issue reflects the larger problem of corruption in Africa. To ensure the success of the African Continental Free …
This article reflects the views of the authors, not necessarily the editorial position of Libertysparks Many have been written about the end of capitalism and so on, but when I look around I can only see a system which flourishes …