Urgent need for African free-trade infrastructure
The AfCFTA agreement will only produce results if roads, pipelines and communication channels are put in place
15 April 2021 - 19:09
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement has created the largest free-trade area. It is expected to create opportunities for African countries to diversify exports, attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and boost regional self-sufficiency.
The AfCFTA is also expected to aid African economies recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, with full implementation of the agreement also serving to improve the continent’s resilience to future economic shocks...
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