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 …
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 …
“Tayari tuna bidhaa ya kwanza tutakayoiuza nje, na bidhaa hiyo ni kahawa…hatotuoiuza ghafi bali tutauza kama bidhaa iliokamilika”. Alinukuliwa Waziri wa Uwekezaji, Viwanda na Biashara, Mh. Dk Ashatu Kijaji akiwaeleza wajumbe wa Shirikisho la wenye Viwanda Tanzania (CTI) juu ya …
Januari 1, 2021 yalisainiwa rasmi makubaliano ya utekelezaji wa mkataba wa eneo huru la biashara barani Afrika (AfCFTA). Shabaha yake ni kukuza mashirikiano ya kibiashara baina ya nchi washirika kutoka 18% (sasa) hadi kufikia 52.3% kwa kuondoa ushuru wa forodha …
The Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a remarkable step aimed at generating economic benefits for African countries. The largest trade agreement in the world yet is poised to raise income by 9% by the year 2035 and lift …
Torn between Peace and Hunger The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a historic agreement to create a single market for goods and services across the African continent. The AfCFTA was launched on January 1, 2021, and is the …