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This Trade Report explores the transformative role of climate-backed financing in accelerating Africa’s transition to a renewable energy future. It underscores the criticality of...

This Trade Report delves into the evolving dynamics of trade, with a spotlight on the burgeoning service sector in Sub-Saharan Africa and the critical role women play within this d...

The realisation of Africa’s full economic potential is exacerbated by limited access to formal financial services, which hinders the ability of entrepreneurs, especially women, t...

Wildlife trade involves the buying, selling, or bartering of wildlife and wildlife products, which can be done for commercial, subsistence, or cultural purposes. Wildlife trade can...

The Agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was signed at the 10th Extraordinary Summit of the AU Assembly on 21 March 2018 in Kigali, Rwanda. The A...

The African Union does not pursue a two-track approach on African integration. Despite the differences in emphasis, levels of ambition and timeframes, both the AFCFTA Agreement and...

The purpose of this Trade Brief is to provide the background to, and also an update on an important aspect of Bangladesh’s graduation from least-developed country (LDC) status, s...

On New Years Day 2024, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the president of Somaliland for access to the Red Sea. This angere...

This trade report provides a trade data analysis of South Africa’s trading relationship with Africa; the European Union (EU); the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, and China, plus 6 ...

In August 2023, the Appellate Division of the COMESA Court of Justice delivered an important judgment in two appeals brought by a Mauritian company, Agiliss Limited, against earlie...

The AfCFTA has become the focal point of discussions about a wide range of matters, including how to boost intra-African trade and economic integration, how the State Parties can i...

The informal economy plays a crucial role in Africa’s development, particularly without formal economic opportunities. It contributes to income generation, job creation, structur...

This Trade Report presents an update on the state of trade liberalisation and intra-Africa trade. It highlights the state of trade liberalisation in Africa, focusing on intra-Afric...

DOWNLOAD PUBLICATION This Trade Report explores the nature of the pharmaceuticals sector in Africa specifically from the perspective of medium, small and micro enterprises (MSMEs)...

This proposal recommends an early renewal of the AGOA legislation and offers several options in support of enhancements to the legislation, to make it more impactful and supportive...

DOWNLOAD PUBLICATION This Trade Report explores the nature of the agribusiness sector in Africa specifically from the perspective of medium, small and micro enterprises (MSMEs), u...

DOWNLOAD PUBLICATION This Trade Report explores the nature of the cosmetics & personal care sector in Africa specifically from the perspective of medium, small and micro enter...

DOWNLOAD PUBLICATION This Trade Report explores the nature of the clothing, textiles & leather sector (CTL) sector in Africa specifically from the perspective of medium, small...

International trade has its own terminology. The following is a list of general trade terms as used in international trade agreements concluded by states and as applied in the lega...

Rules of Origin (RoO) are the legal provisions and related criteria that are used to establish the nationality of traded goods. RoO that are used in non-preferential trade serve va...