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African Continental Free Trade Area: Early Impacts on Intra-African Trade (2021–2025)

UNECA Research Division 228 pages
This publication provides a comprehensive assessment of the African Continental Free Trade Area's impact on intra-African trade during its first five years of implementation, analysing trade flows, tariff reductions, and Non-Tariff Barrier elimination across participating states.

Table of Contents

  • Executive Summary
  • 1. The AfCFTA: Context and Framework
  • 2. Methodology
  • 3. Trade Flow Analysis (2021-2025)
  • 4. Sectoral Deep Dives
  • 5. Non-Tariff Barriers
  • 6. Policy Recommendations
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