ECA | African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC)
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Africa-based Centre of excellence and continental hub for the development of trade policies that address Africa’s aspirations for economic transformation
The @AfCFTA is a historic step — the world’s largest free trade area by no. of countries. But what next? 📘 ARIA XI charts Africa’s path toward a Continental Customs Union & Common Market: the next bold frontier in our integration journey. 📖 Read report: aria-report.org
📘 Capítulo 6 – Mercado Común y Barreras 🚫 Las barreras no arancelarias (BNA) y las medidas no arancelarias (MNA) frenan el comercio. Problemas: ⚖️ reglas confusas 📋 burocracia 🔁 superposición de normas Soluciones: 🌐 transparencia 🔧 armonización 🤝 voluntad política
📘 Capítulo 6 – Mercado Comum e Barreiras 🚫 Barreiras não tarifárias (BNT) e medidas não tarifárias (MNT) travam o comércio. Problemas: ⚖️ regras confusas 📋 burocracia 🔁 sobreposição de normas Soluções: 🌐 transparência 🔧 harmonização 🤝 vontade política #ARIA1XI #AfCFTA
Happening Now!!! Public Lecture organized by @UnzaOfficial (Department of Economics), @ECASROSA and the @UNDPZambia under the theme: Advancing the Implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (#AfCFTA): Proposing Transformative Strategic Actions. Also happening is…
📘 Cap. 5 – Unión Aduanera Continental 📉 Alta dependencia de importaciones dificulta armonización arancelaria. 🔑 Lecciones de las CER: nomenclatura común, tarifas armonizadas, reparto justo de ingresos. 📌 TEC continental requiere gestión fiscal y apoyo a la adaptación.
📘 Capítulo 5 – União Aduaneira Continental 📉 Alta dependência de importações torna a harmonização tarifária desafio. 🔑 Lições das CER: 📚 nomenclatura comum ⚙️ tarifas harmônicas 💰 partilha justa de receitas 📌 TEC continental exige gestão fiscal e apoio à adaptação.
📢Join Us: 24 July at 15:00 EAT #AfCFTA Youth Webinar Series! 🛂 Session 1: Understanding the AU Free Movement of Persons Protocol 📘 Session 2: Overview of the ARIA XI Report aria-report.org 🧭 Topic: Customs Union & Common Market Register now: bit.ly/46nO1oW
📢Join Us: 24 July at 15:00 EAT #AfCFTA Youth Webinar Series! 🛂 Session 1: Understanding the AU Free Movement of Persons Protocol 📘 Session 2: Overview of the ARIA XI Report aria-report.org 🧭 Topic: Customs Union & Common Market Register now: bit.ly/46nO1oW
Join us for a Sensitisation Webinar on the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade and Its Annexes! As Africa advances toward a fully integrated digital economy, understanding the rules and frameworks that govern digital trade is more critical than ever. 🗓 Date: 22 July 2025 🕘 Time:…
DES Antonio Pedro met Sec. of State for Intl Dev, Hon. Randeep Sarai @randeepssarai to deepen collab on AfCFTA, critical minerals & job creation. Strong partnerships with 🇨🇦 can help de-risk investment on the continent, catalyze private sector investment in Africa & boost trade.
Canada’s Africa Strategy aligns with ECA’s work on AfCFTA, value chains, and green minerals — prioritizing trade, investment, and youth jobs. Together, we can drive inclusive growth. Platforms like the G7 and G20 are key to advancing shared global priorities.
📘 Capítulo 4 – Lecciones de las CER 📌 Las CER africanas avanzan sin una ZCL completa 📈 Algunas ya adoptaron: • Uniones aduaneras • Mercados comunes Desafíos: 🔁 Superposición de miembros ⚖️ Implementación débil 🏗️ Instituciones frágiles 🎯 Equilibrio nacional/supranacional
📘 Capítulo 4 – Lições das CER 📌 CERs africanas avançam sem ZCL completa. 📈 Algumas já adotam uniões aduaneiras e mercados comuns. Desafios: 🔁 sobreposição de membros ⚖️ fraca aplicação de acordos 🏗️ instituições frágeis 🎯 Equilíbrio entre nacional e supranacional #AfCFTA
📘 Capítulo 3 – ZLECAf: Avances y Desafíos 📌 48 países ya ratificaron la #ZLECAf ✅ Avances en protocolos 🚀 Crecen iniciativas para juventud, mujeres y digital ⚠️ Desafíos: disparidades, infraestructura débil y bajo conocimiento público #AfCFTA
