SADC: Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA)
<p>The SADC regional component of the Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) programme, funded by the European Union, aims to enhance livelihoods, employment, and economic growth by increasing sustainable intra-African and EU-Africa trade. Implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) in close partnership with the SADC Secretariat, this ATCMA component focuses on boosting African SMEs' trade competitiveness and expanding their market access.</p><p>The Programme will facilitate intra-African trade, strengthen regional quality infrastructure, and support a green transition through a holistic value chain approach. The initiative will benefit export-oriented SMEs, with a focus on women and youth-led businesses, ensuring value addition, regulatory improvements, and enhanced trade competitiveness. The programme will align with existing ATCMA components including EAC, COMESA, ECCAS, and ECOWAS and other regional initiatives to maximize impact.</p>