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The in-depth digital knowledge platform of the International Trade Centre explores export development and trade issues in developing and least developed countries. The contributions focus on trade promotion and export development as part of the International Trade Centre’s technical cooperation programme with developing countries and economies in transition.
In one of our own staff contributions in this edition, we explain that the AfCFTA, which looks at unifying a market of 1.4 billion people, could boost intra-African trade by up to $22 billion in the next four years if there is full tariff liberalization – a number that could go up to $37.6 billion...
Trade Forum talked with Adrian Njau of the East Africa Business Council (EABC) about the importance of value chain integration in the region, trade barriers that prevent exports, as well as solutions to overcome these barriers. As the Executive Director explains, investment in value...
How collaboration is shaping textile traditions in Africa
The African Union Commission is developing a 'MADE IN AFRICA' certification scheme as part of its wider Agenda 2063 efforts, “A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development”.
Trade Forum talked with social business owner Siny Samba about the challenges of running her baby food company Le Lionceau in Senegal and the opportunities that she sees in this investment. The 33-year-old entrepreneur is convinced that locally and sustainably sourced food products will gain...
Victor Chukuma Johnson Jr has seen a lot and has been through a lot. When the 11-year-long civil war in Sierra Leone ended in 2002, the self-made entrepreneur saw economic opportunities where many saw hardship. His vision for a sustainable, social business exporting locally sourced, processed and...
The International Trade Centre unlocks Africa’s economic potential through value chain development
The West African Competitiveness Observatory bridges information gaps and connects businesses in regional value chains.
The role of the AfCFTA Secretariat’s private sector engagement strategy to drive value addition and value chain integration
Trade Forum talked with Kanayo Awani of the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) about the vast potential of small businesses in driving intra-African trade and the many solutions that the Bank is bringing to seize that potential under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Building the blocks of a strategic EU-Africa economic partnership for growth
