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African Union Summit to Address Implementation of AfCFTA

by Daisy Mae D.
02/16/2024
in Global Trade, Trade Agreements

Leaders from across Africa will convene in Addis Ababa this weekend for the annual summit of the African Union (AU), with a focus on key economic matters, including initiatives to bolster Africa’s global economic standing.

Central to discussions during the two-day summit, commencing on February 17, is the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, which the AU asserts will transform trade dynamics on a continent where intra-continental trade remains low, with significant imports originating from countries like China.

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Ratified by a majority of African nations, the AfCFTA agreement aims to amalgamate 55 economies into a unified and competitive market encompassing over a billion people, positioning it as one of the largest free trade zones globally.

Proponents estimate that the agreement will enhance revenue streams and uplift approximately 30 million of Africa’s most impoverished individuals. However, despite considerable anticipation surrounding the treaty, tangible progress has been hindered, delaying potential benefits and raising questions about the AU’s efficacy in executing the initiative.

Key Aspects of the AfCFTA Agreement:

What is AfCFTA and its Principal Objectives?

Initially endorsed in July 2019, the AfCFTA constitutes a fundamental component of the AU’s long-term strategy to stimulate economic development across Africa.

Its primary objectives include deepening economic integration by facilitating the seamless and cost-effective movement of goods and services between nations, fostering cross-border investments, dismantling trade barriers, and promoting liberal visa policies. Additionally, the AU aims to leverage the agreement to bolster domestic manufacturing and increase Africa’s influence in global trade, where its current contribution stands at a modest 3 percent.

All 55 AU member states, with the exception of Eritrea, have signed the agreement and will be represented through the eight recognized regional economic blocs, including the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The treaty became operational in January 2021.

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