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2022-09-13

The AfCFTA National Committee Raises Awareness Among Defence and Security Forces in Tabou

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) National Committee conducted an awareness-raising and training workshop in Tabou on Tuesday, 13 September 2022. This event targeted the defence and security forces, including gendarmes, police officers, water and forestry officers, and

2022-09-15

The African Development Fund Grants $11 Million to the AfCFTA Secretariat

On Thursday, 14 July 2022, the African Development Fund’s Board of Directors approved $11.02 million in institutional support for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat. This grant is intended to enhance the implementation of the continental free

2022-09-02

SECURITY FORCES OF GBÉLÉBAN INSTRUCTED ON AFCFTA AGREEMENT

The security forces of Gbéléban have received specialized training on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement, as part of a program aimed at disseminating the legal frameworks governing this trade agreement in border regions. The workshop, held

2022-08-18

THE CONTRIBUTION OF BLOGGERS TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AFCFTA IN CÔTE D'IVOIRE

As part of the implementation of the first pillar of its national strategy, which focuses on fostering national ownership of the Agreement, the National Committee of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA-NC), under the auspices of the Ministry

2022-08-24

WOMEN PROCESSORS EQUIPPED TO SELL BETTER

Producing is one thing, but knowing how to sell effectively is another. In Côte d'Ivoire, food processors often struggle to find markets for their products, both locally and internationally. To address this challenge, the Support for the African Continental

2022-08-30

Ouangolodougou Border Post Staff Briefed on AfCFTA

Ouangolodougou, 31 August 2022 (AIP) – Border post actors in Ouangolodougou received training on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on Tuesday, 30 August 2022, during an awareness and training tour held at the local multipurpose center. The

2022-08-02

THE FIRST MEETING OF THE THEMATIC WORKING GROUP (TWG) ON DIGITAL TRADE ORGANIZED BY THE AfCFTA NATIONAL COMMITTEE (AfCFTA-NC)

Recognizing the potential of e-commerce, the AfCFTA Conference, during its 33rd Ordinary Session held from February 9 to 10, 2020, decided to include a Protocol on Digital Trade within the AfCFTA framework. This initiative aims to ensure that Africa can

2022-07-27

AfCFTA: COUNCIL OF TRADE MINISTERS CALLS FOR ACCELERATED TRADE

On Monday 25 July 2022, Accra, the capital of Ghana, hosted the 9th meeting of the Council of Ministers of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which brought together all the member states of the said area. The

2022-07-27

AFCFTA-NC ORGANIZES THEMATIC WORKING GROUP MEETING ON INVESTMENTS

The African Continental Free Trade Area National Committee (AfCFTA-NC) convened a meeting of its Thematic Working Group (TWG) on investments on Wednesday, 27 July 2022, at the Côte d'Ivoire Investment Promotion Centre (CEPICI) located in Plateau (Abidjan). The objective

2022-07-20

AFCFTA, AFREXIMBANK, AND WFP JOIN FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA

With food insecurity on the rise in Africa, the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Afreximbank, and the World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding to promote the commercial development of peasant

2022-07-15

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND GRANTS $11 MILLION TO AfCFTA SECRETARIAT

On Thursday, 14 July 2022, in Abidjan, the Board of Directors of the African Development Fund approved $11.02 million in institutional support for the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This grant aims to strengthen the

2022-07-07

TRANSFORM TALK: THE AfCFTA-NC HIGHLIGHTS EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR IVORIAN AGROINDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS

The development of exports in Côte d'Ivoire's agricultural and agri-food sectors has become a key strategy for maximizing the value of local products and know-how, ultimately driving value creation, wealth generation, and job opportunities within the country. Reflecting this

2022-07-04

PLS KAIZEN TRAINING FORUM: Conquering the Opportunities of an Integrated Africa: What Strategy(ies) for a Resilient and Prosperous African Private Sector?

In an effort to publicize and implement the AfCFTA Agreement across Côte d'Ivoire, the AfCFTA National Committee participated in the inaugural KAIZEN TRAINING PME Leaders Stratèges (PLS) Forum. The event took place from 4 to 5 July 2022 at

2022-07-04

THE OPPORTUNITIES OF THE AfCFTA PRESENTED AT THE FIRST EDITION OF

The African Continental Free Trade Area National Committee (AfCFTA-NC) participated in the inaugural edition of the "Industrie Festival", held from 1 to 3 July 2022 at the Abidjan National Youth and Sports Institute (INJS). Organized under the theme "Industrialisation, a

2022-07-02

AFRICA: THE WORLD BANK HIGHLIGHTS THE BENEFITS OF THE AfCFTA

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has the potential to deliver significant economic and social benefits to the region by increasing incomes, reducing poverty, and accelerating economic growth, according to a new report by the World Bank in

2022-06-22

93% of African CEOs Believe the AfCFTA Will Positively Impact Intra-African Trade (PAFTRAC)

The majority of African business leaders are confident in the African Continental Free Trade Area's (AfCFTA) potential to significantly enhance intra-African trade, although many feel poorly informed about the opportunities the agreement provides. According to the PAFTRAC Africa CEO

2022-06-08

SECOND MEETING OF THE TWG ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

The second meeting of the Thematic Working Group (TWG) on the Protocol on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) was held on Wednesday, 8 June 2022, at the Ivorian Intellectual Property Office (OIPI), located on the 5th floor of the Industrie

2022-05-27

FIRST MEETING OF THE TWG ON COMPETITION POLICY

The inaugural meeting of the Thematic Working Group (TWG) on competition policy issues, organised by the Executive Secretariat of the AfCFTA-NC, took place on 27 May 2022 at the Competition Commission in Attoban, Riviera (Abidjan). This significant national meeting aimed