ECA supports member States develop AfCFTA implementation strategies, says Biha

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is working with member States on the continent to ensure they make the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) a reality, says Deputy Executive Secretary, Giovanie Biha. Addressing the 22 Meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts (ICE) in Kigali, Rwanda, Ms. Biha said the ECA was helping countries across the continent to develop national AfCFTA implementation strategies. Capacity development on gender mainstreaming to advocate for gender-sensitive implementation of the AfCFTA is also crucial, the Deputy Executive Secretary said. “The AfCFTA is a tremendous milestone when it comes to Africa’s trade policy.

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Format: Press release biblioteca
Language:eng
Published: 2018-11
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10855/45328
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