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 …
The decision to prioritize coffee as Tanzania’s first export product under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) raises questions about whom Tanzania will sell its coffee to in the AfCFTA market. There are concerns about the effectiveness of this …
Money and the Trade Liberalization Strategy Africa’s latest trade liberalization strategy, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement brings together 55 countries of the African Union and 8 regional economic Communities and is to serve a combined …
East Africa is a region with immense potential for export growth. The total export value of the EAC countries varies by country and product. According to OECD data for 2021, the total export value of the EAC countries in 2021 …
Kenya’s One-Stop-Shop For years now, Kenyan people have benefited from an online repository of government services including business registration and other processes that have made service delivery less costly and efficient. In 2022, the new government under President Ruto …
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, according to Teniola Tayo, who has a wealth of experience in policy analysis, consultancy, and legislative work, has the issue of tackling rising interstate inequality and unequal development. While expanding intra-African trade …
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 …
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