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 …
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. …
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 …
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a landmark agreement that seeks to increase trade and economic integration in Africa. Launched on January 1, 2021, it is the world’s largest free trade area, covering 55 African Union member states. …
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 …
Why women and Youth inclusion is essential? Liberty Sparks held a webinar on the 27th of March 2023, discussing whether the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the world’s most youth and women-friendly trade agreement. The webinar also explored …
We Are Making Strides; More is Needed The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a solution to a long-standing need to find a mechanism to increase international trade and integrate Africa’s trade into the global economy. Championed as a …
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 …
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