Africa’s success in mobilising power of its youth will deliver AfCFTA promise
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) provides a critical opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including youth-led enterprises engaged in cross-border trade, to participate in the development of regional value chains, more easily meet the standards of continental markets, and supply inputs to larger companies in their regions, with targeted support. This was said by the Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) Technology, Climate Change and Natural Resources Director, Jean-Paul Adam during a virtual Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa Summit organized in partnership with the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the AfCFTA Secretariat. Digital identities are one of the building blocks to allow digital trade to thrive. They also create new opportunities for the creation of small businesses and for supporting SMEs at various points in the development. Speaking on behalf of Wamkele Mene, the Secretary General of the AfCFTA, Mr. Kitcher said; “It is time to assist youth in cross border trade. The AfCFTA will assist youth by creating a tariff free continent.” He encouraged the youth from all the regions of Africa to get involved in the AfCFTA revolution. The virtual Summit was held under the theme; “Beyond COVID-19 - Leveraging the AfCFTA to spur Africa’s growth”.
| Format: | Press release biblioteca |
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| Language: | fre |
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2020-11
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10855/44390 |
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