Trade
AGOA: How access to US market changed the fortunes of two South African sisters
Two entrepreneurs take traditional African designs and sustainable materials and turn them into international success
Trade
Intra-African trade provides an opportunity for inclusive economic growth
Women¡¯s land tenure security is essential for both their empowerment at a micro-level as agricultural producers in a household and at a macro-level for unlocking transformative social and economic benefits
Economic Development
How Angola is transforming its economy through commerce
A conversation with Amadeu de Jesus Leit?o Nunes, Angola¡¯s Secretary of State for Commerce
Sustainable development
Angola at the UN: Diversifying Angola¡¯s economy to boost trade exports
Amb. Francisco Jos¨¦ da Cruz explains how promoting domestic production and consumption will create more jobs and boost incomes
Economic Development
Africa Dialogue Series 2023 underway
Online events ongoing but in-person activities scheduled for later in New York
Free Trade Area
AfCFTA: The environmental case for the continental free trade area
Africa¡¯s single market could drive less energy-intensive economic growth while keeping greenhouse gas emissions low
Trade
UNECA: Intra-regional trade can reduce conflicts in Africa
Trading is a driver for mobility, employment and social cohesion, particularly in cross-border areas
Economic Development
Fintech, other knowledge-intensive services could drive Africa¡¯s prosperity, boost inclusion
Paul Akiwumi, Director of UNCTAD¡¯s Division for Africa, discusses a newly released report that urges diversification of African economies
Economic Development
New Pan-African payments system provides big relief for African traders
The launch of PAPSS will save $5 billion yearly and boost intra-African trade
Empowerment
History made as Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala picked to head WTO
The Nigerian former minister is the first woman and first African to hold this position
Free Trade Area
Digital trade is the next big thing in Africa
¡ª Wamkele Mene, Secretary General, African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat (AfCFTA)
Also
Building an efficient road network
Public-private partnerships hold the key to regional infrastructure
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How to boost trade within Africa
Lower barriers and diversify production
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Making African integration a reality
New strategies aim for public involvement, practical results
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African economies show an upturn
But performance remains vulnerable and uneven, reports ECA
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What Doha means for Africa
Compromises at WTO trade talks bring some gains, but at an uncertain cost
Also
New WTO proposals stir controversy
¡°Singapore issues¡± could undermine local enterprises in Africa
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Brazil repaying its 'debt' to Africa
President's tour of Southern Africa strengthens South-South ties
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India, Africa rekindle trade ties
Old friends explore new possibilities
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India, Africa rekindle trade ties
Old friends explore new possibilities
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Using trade to boost Africa¡¯s industrialization
Deliberate trade policies could lead to growth
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AGOA: The US¨CAfrica trade dilemma
Has the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act run its course?
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West Africa: New railway network aims to boost inter-regional trade
Rail to link Benin, Burkina Faso, C?te d¡¯Ivoire, Ghana, Niger, Nigeria and Togo
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Africa¡¯s economy set for dramatic changes
¡ª Carlos Lopes
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Inequality clouds growing economy
Angola needs to diversify its oil economy
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Political stability remains a challenge
¡ª Babacar Gaye
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Peace in South Sudan critical to regional stability
Continued fighting worries regional leaders
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Chinese yuan penetrates African markets
Could it be the next global reserve currency?
Trade
Africa wants equal partners
¡ª Maged Abdelaziz
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Trade
Africa¡¯s trade under a cloud of changing climate
Worsening climate change could affect the region¡¯s economy
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Trade
Africa¡¯s trade under a cloud of changing climate
Worsening climate change could affect the region¡¯s economy
Trade
Raw deal for African women traders
Unfriendly trade policies cripple progress
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Trade
Africa needs both aid and trade
¡ª Arancha Gonz¨¢lez
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Trade
Africa needs both aid and trade
¡ª Arancha Gonz¨¢lez
Trade
Intra-Africa trade: Going beyond political commitments
Progress will come when agreements are implemented
Cover Story
Trade between two unequal partners
Africa and Europe search for an elusive agreement
Also
Shea butter nourishes opportunities for African women
Fair trade brings decent profits to millions
Cover Story
China in the heart of Africa
Opportunities and pitfalls in a rapidly expanding relationship
Africa¡¯s booming economies
Harnessing African stock exchanges to promote growth
Despite some weaknesses, right policies could unleash their power
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Africa's least developed: lands of opportunity
At the UN conference on LDCs, focus moves away from aid
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Trading from Cape to Cairo
Regional groups aim to expand trade within the continent
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Loss of textile market costs African jobs
Diversification, efficiency hold key for economic recovery
Cover Story
Trade talks: where is the development?
In North and South, critics see ¡°Doha round¡± as a run-around
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New barriers hinder African trade
Health standards in rich countries limit continent¡¯s ability to export