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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

2022-05-30

AfCFTA: ECOWAS in Search of a Common Position

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is intensifying efforts to adopt a unified stance on competition within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This crucial position will be deliberated upon without Mali’s participation, as

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

2022-05-25

DAVOS ECONOMIC FORUM: AFRICA A VERY ATTRACTIVE MARKET WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AFCFTA, SAYS PRIME MINISTER PATRICK ACHI

Abidjan, 25 May 2022 – At the Davos Economic Forum, held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 22 to 26 May 2022, Patrick Achi, emphasized the immense market potential of Africa with the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area

2022-05-17

AfCFTA and the International Trade Centre Sign a Partnership to Boost Entrepreneurship in Africa

Despite its promising potential, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has encountered delays in its implementation. To accelerate its operationalisation, new initiatives are being taken by AfCFTA officials and their partners, with the goal of making it fully

2022-05-11

Private Sector Day

On Wednesday, 11 May 2022, the members of the National Committee of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA-NC) participated in the Private Sector Day. Representing the Minister of Trade, Industry, and SME Promotion, Mr. Souleymane Diarrassouba, Ms.

2022-04-29

AfCFTA Works to Digitalise Customs Procedures on the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is making strides to enhance the efficiency of cross-border transit for its member states, with a particular focus on West Africa. One key initiative involves digitalising customs procedures along the Abidjan-Lagos corridor.

2022-04-23

The AfCFTA-NC and Women Entrepreneurs in Côte d'Ivoire (WiLAT Forum)

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) offers immense potential for economic growth and a brighter future, particularly for women entrepreneurs in Côte d'Ivoire and across Africa. Ivorian women entrepreneurs are gearing up to leverage these opportunities, and on Saturday,

2022-04-13

The AfCFTA-NC and the Ministry for Women, the Family, and Children Reiterate Their Commitments

On Wednesday, 13 April 2022, the National Committee of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA-NC) was hosted by the Ministry of Women, Family, and Children (MFFE) for a discussion on the AfCFTA. This initiative, part of the

2022-04-01

The UK to Invest Almost $46 Million to Support the Implementation of the AfCFTA.

As the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) moves towards full operationalisation, it is attracting a growing interest from international investors eager to tap into the opportunities it presents. To further support its implementation, the UK has committed $45.9

2022-03-22

AfCFTA: Three International Institutions to Support African Countries in Operationalising the Agreement

Although initially set to be operational by 2021, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is still facing challenges for its full implementation. However, 41 of the 54 African countries have met the conditions required for the agreement's operationalisation.

2022-03-17

AfCFTA: Niger and Tunisia Draw Inspiration from the Ivorian Model

Côte d'Ivoire, a standout example in the implementation of the AfCFTA Agreement, has hosted delegations from Niger and Tunisia since Monday, 14 March 2022, to share insights and experiences. According to the text, under the chairmanship of the Ministry

2022-03-14

Exchange Programme between Côte d'Ivoire, Niger, and Tunisia

On Monday 14 March 2022, the first day of an exchange programme between Côte d'Ivoire, Niger, and Tunisia kicked off at the Pullman Hotel in Le Plateau, as part of the AfCFTA support project. The event, running until 16

2022-03-07

VISIT BY THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY TO THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT OF THE AfCFTA-NC

On Monday 07 March 2022, the Executive Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area National Committee (ES AfCFTA-NC) welcomed Dr. MÉÏTÉ, Director General of Economic Diplomacy of Côte d'Ivoire. The primary objective of the meeting was to review

2022-02-23

AfCFTA: The Awareness-Raising Tour Continues

On Wednesday 23 February 2022, an awareness and information session on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), organized by the AfCFTA National Committee (AfCFTA-NC), took place at the Ministry of Planning and Development premises. The session saw the

2022-02-17

The AfCFTA at the heart of Ivorian-German cooperation

Côte d'Ivoire, recognized as a leader in implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement, has been chosen by German Development Cooperation through GIZ as one of the beneficiary countries of a support project for the AfCFTA Agreement's