ECA and ITC co-organise Private Sector Workshop on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in Gambia
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in partnership with the International Trade Centre (ITC) co-organized a Gambian Private Sector Workshop on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) from 29-30 May 2019 in Banjul. The AfCFTA, which will reduce 90% of tariff lines to zero, will provide the country’s business environment with a much-needed boost. The workshop elaborated on forthcoming reforms and related business implications of the AfCFTA for Gambian businesses. “The Gambian business community has a key role to play during all phases of the AfCFTA. This is important for the country to maximize the benefits of the Agreement” said Ghitu Mundunge Economic Affairs Officer, ECA Sub regional Office for West Africa. The workshop covered the current state of play of the provisions and protocols of the agreement; provided insights into the business implications of AfCFTA with a view to equipping stakeholders to both anticipate and influence policies; enhanced their knowledge to engage effectively in business advocacy, public-private dialogue and cooperation mechanisms.
| Format: | Press release biblioteca |
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| Language: | eng |
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2019-06
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10855/44765 |
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