In Focus: Unpacking Africa’s economic project (AfCFTA)

Africa’s ability to trade freely, easily and profitably holds the key to its prosperity. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a flagship economic project under Agenda 2063 of the African Union. It aims to accelerate intra- African trade and boost Africa’s trading position in the global market by strengthening Africa’s common voice and policy space in global trade negotiations. The question here is: Will this agreement make this a reality for the population of Africa today or only future generations?
In this interview, H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary- General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, shares how implementing the agreement is critical to Africa’s economic growth considering the financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that have risen since 2020.

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When is this beautiful idea manifesting finally?

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@Uongozi Institute-Good interview of Wamkele Mene, I have listened to him before speak about the AFCFTA. I am trying to integrate the market with my business with the hope of distributing to other countries on the continent but I am dealing with a road block. I have created products using raw materials from Ghana and the process has been so slow. The FDA is the road block and I need the final FDA number to move forward with the products so that I can get them into the markets here in Ghana as well as other African nations. This particular business is a good thing because it will create jobs for local Ghanaians but I cant get through the road block. Is there anyway you can connect me to Mr. Mene or offer any suggestions as to who I can talk to?

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That's powerful brother