The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and communication consultancy AUNIQUEI, with funding from the European Union (EU) in Dakar have opened a consultation with African micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) on the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Business leaders and trade experts from across Africa are participating in the three-day event to gain insight into the challenges the agreement poses to small and medium businesses.
The AfCFTA, which commenced operations in January, is set to create the biggest free trade area in the world with a market of more than 1.2 billion people and a gross domestic product (GDP) of more than US$2.5 trillion. Read More.
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