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COVID-19 has created a trade crisis in Southern Africa, with a dramatic slowdown in cross-border trade. The crisis, which exposed weaknesses and deficiencies in the trade facilitation regimes, presents an opportunity for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to address and contribute...
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Regional integration is making steady progress in Africa and a key objective is to improve the prospects for industrialization by expanding the regional market. This paper draws on a combination of trade data analysis and industry case studies to better understand the links and synergies between...
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The World Trade Organization (WTO) Doha Round of negotiations has been at an impasse since December 2008. Several academics and opinion makers have argued recently that the Doha Round is 'dead'. This paper discusses the US narrative on the reasons for the impasse in the Doha Round and the way...
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The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) promises a new era of economic integration and industrial growth across the continent. But how can Africa truly harness this potential, especially in the vital textiles and apparel sector? This report explores the key challenges and opportunities...
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Regional integration is making steady progress in Africa and a key objective is to improve the prospects for industrialization by expanding the regional market. This paper draws on a combination of trade data analysis and industry case studies to better understand the links and synergies between...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012146537