Tag: Intra-Africa Trade

Introduction In a move that holds significant promise for Nigeria’s economic growth and regional integration, the country is making a strategic decision to join the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Guided…

Introduction In today’s interconnected world, digital technologies play a pivotal role in facilitating international trade. Recognising this, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the AfCFTA Secretariat launched the Africa Trade…

Brief Introduction The coconut industry in Africa has been experiencing a remarkable resurgence in recent years, driven by increasing global demand for coconut products and the continent’s favourable agro-climatic conditions. This blog…

Introduction The African Continental Free Trade Area (#AfCFTA) marks a significant milestone in Africa’s economic integration journey. With the aim of boosting intra-African trade and fostering economic growth, the AfCFTA paves the…

Product-specific rules of origin The product-specific rules of origin specify the minimum level of working or processing that must be done in an AfCFTA member country for a product to be considered…

What is regional cumulation under AfCFTA? The concept of “cumulation” is an important provision supporting the emergence of regional value chains. Under the AfCFTA, cumulation provisions allow AfCFTA State Parties to share…

Food Safety in the Face of AfCFTA Implementation Food safety has become an important prerequisite for export markets, and if it is not handled proactively, it can be a hindrance to the…

Over 830 million Africans will be under the age of 30 by 2050, making Africa the world’s youngest continent by 2055. About 3.1 million employment are created each year for Africa’s over…

Market Insights The onion market in Ghana is quite promising, offering numerous opportunities for growth as well as the capacity to expand market activities. As a prominent component of Ghanaian cuisines, onions…