The world’s free trade areas – and all you need to know about them
May 6, 2016 · The free movement of goods and services, both in the sense of geography and price, is the foundation of these trading agreements. However, tariffs are not necessarily completely …
6 reasons why Africa's new free trade area is a global game changer
Feb 9, 2021 · Enter the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Launched on 1 January, the AfCFTA is an exciting game changer. Currently, Africa accounts for just 2% of global trade. And only …
These are the world’s biggest trading blocs - The World Economic Forum
Apr 28, 2023 · The free trade area is expected to expand Africa’s economy to $29 trillion by 2050. It also has the potential to raise incomes by 9% by 2035 and lift 50 million people out of extreme poverty, …
From ambition to alignment: Why West Africa must become a global …
Jul 10, 2025 · Have you read? If you build it, they will trade: Why Africa’s single market must centre women traders How implementation committees are moving the African free trade area from talks to …
Why safe and secure DPI is so crucial for Africa
Oct 8, 2024 · For instance, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aims to increase intra-African trade by 52.3% by removing barriers and facilitating smoother transactions. However, …
The road to global cooperation runs through regions
Jan 27, 2025 · Despite global geopolitical turbulence, regional initiatives are proving effective in advancing shared priorities. Africa’s Continental Free Trade Area, Europe’s upcoming Clean …
What do new US tariffs mean for Africa’s supply chains?
Apr 18, 2025 · 2. Scale up African trade agreements This is the time for the aggressive implementation and operationalization of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). As global trade …
What is RCEP, the world’s biggest trade deal? | World Economic Forum
May 18, 2021 · RCEP is a big deal, literally and metaphorically. When it’s signed off, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership will create a free trade zone covering about 30% of the …
Africa’s new free trade area will see agriculture surge
Mar 14, 2023 · Under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, Africa’s need to import so much will be reduced, and domestic processing capacity boosted massively.
Making sure the voices of women traders in Africa are heard
May 23, 2025 · The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has the potential to unlock billions in income across Africa. Women traders are excluded from AfCFTA’s formal governance mechanisms, …