Promote Fair and Inclusive Trade
Objective :
Increase Africa’s share of global trade by 20% by 2030 through the promotion of fair,
transparent, and inclusive trade practices.
Activities :
- Trade Facilitation Platforms
- By 2026, establish 5 state-of-the-art digital trade facilitation and e-commerce platforms,
connecting 500+ African SMEs, women-led businesses, and youth entrepreneurs to
regional and global markets.
- Integrate AI-driven market intelligence tools into platforms to provide real-time data on
trade opportunities, demand trends, and compliance requirements.
- Policy Advocacy & Trade Barriers
- By 2028, achieve the removal or reduction of at least 30% of identified non-tariff
barriers under AfCFTA through sustained engagement with governments, Regional
Economic Communities (RECs), and trade bodies.
- Develop an Annual AfCFTA Barriers Index to monitor progress and provide transparent
scorecards on policy reforms across African member states.
- Research & Policy Advisory
- Publish at least 2 flagship trade and investment policy research papers annually,
focusing on emerging issues such as digital trade, sustainable supply chains, and
inclusive growth.
- Provide targeted technical advisory services to at least 15 member states by 2030,
including drafting trade policies, regulatory reforms, and capacity-building strategies.
- Capacity Building in Trade Diplomacy
- By 2027, train 1,000 African trade negotiators, SMEs, and policymakers in inclusive trade
systems, customs modernization, and fair-trade standards.
- Launch an African Trade Leadership Fellowship to nurture young professionals in trade
diplomacy and economic policy.
- Global Market Access & Branding Africa
- By 2026, launch the “Brand Africa Trade Initiative”, showcasing African products,
creative industries, and services at major global trade fairs (e.g., China Import Expo, EU
Africa Business Forum, World Trade Expo).
- Establish an Africa Global Trade Week (annual flagship event) to connect African
producers with international buyers, investors, and policymakers.