AfDB Launches Forum to Advance African Trade Integration
The African Development Bank has launched the Integrate Africa Forum to promote economic integration and trade across the continent. The event focused on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and strategies to boost manufacturing and value-added production.
Why it matters
Strengthening intra-African trade is critical for reducing import dependency and fostering long-term industrial growth for 1.3 billion people.
A major focus of the discussions was the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which aims to create a single market connecting 55 African countries and more than 1.3 billion people. Image Credit: Country: Congo Dem Rep SHARE The African Development Bank Group has launched the first-ever Integrate Africa Forum, bringing together policymakers, development institutions, business leaders and regional organizations to strengthen trade, investment and economic integration across the continent.
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