The untapped social circles The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) heralds a new era of economic opportunity and collaboration across the African continent. The framework promises to create a single market of about 13 billion Africans and a combined …
One People, Different Languages The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) stands as a beacon of hope for the continent, promising economic growth, enhanced cooperation, and ultimately, pan-African unity through regional integration. By creating a single continental market of 1.3 …
Ranching for bush meat The recent legalization of wildlife ranching in 2020 in Tanzania opened up an intriguing avenue for discussion that could further reshape the conservation landscape across the African continent. Tanzania joins the ranks of other African nations …
Expedition Tanzania Ghana’s National AfCFTA Coordination Office (NCO) announced a planned trade expedition in Tanzania in September 2023 in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). A flagship of the African Union under agenda 2063, the AfCFTA seeks …
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 …
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