AfCFTA Year Zero Report

This report assesses African governments’ commitment and readiness for AfCFTA start of trading in light of COVID-19. The report concludes that AfCFTA should stay on track despite the impacts and setbacks of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Topic: Business resilience, COVID-19, Investment and export promotion
Sector: Other
Geographic Focus: Africa
Published by: Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA)
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