Realizing Africa as One Market

May 12, 2016
17:45–18:45 (Africa/Johannesburg time zone)

About this session

The African Union has committed to setting up the Continental Free Trade Area by 2017. Given that Africa accounts for 3% of global trade, how can leaders develop sustainable long-term partnerships and trade relations? Dimensions to be addressed: - Solving export barriers - Developing trade clusters - Strengthening regional and global value chains This session was developed in partnership with...
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