Mie Vedel-Jørgensen shares her top recommendations on the AfCFTA
DevDispatch invited Mie Vedel-Jørgensen to share her top recommendations on the AfCFTA, and we are excited to share her compilation below. Mie works as a Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Economic Affairs at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. Her areas of interest include inclusive and sustainable development, the African Continental Free Trade Area, Intellectual property rights and the circular economy.
We hope you keep each of her suggested reads in mind.
The AfCFTA country business index(ACBI) report: summary report for Angola, Cote D'Ivoire, Gabon, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, and South Africa
By The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
I recommend this publication because it provides a comprehensive tool to measure and compare the views of businesses across Africa on the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area. It covers a diverse range of countries that represent different regions and levels of development in Africa. It also offers insights and recommendations on improving the business environment and trade facilitation in the continent.
Towards a Common Investment Area in the African Continental Free Trade Area: Levelling the Playing Field for Intra-African Investment
By The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
I recommend this publication because it explores the potential of creating a common investment area in the African Continental Free Trade Area to attract more and better FDI to the continent. It analyzes the challenges and opportunities of intra-African investment and how it can contribute to structural transformation and sustainable development. It also provides policy recommendations on how to level the playing field for investors and promote responsible investment practices in Africa. Moreover, it draws on empirical evidence and case studies from different countries and sectors to illustrate the benefits and costs of FDI in Africa.
AfCFTA what you need to know: frequently asked questions & answers
By The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
I recommend this publication because it provides clear and concise answers to frequently asked questions about the AfCFTA and its implications for Africa’s development. It also showcases the role and contribution of ECA and its various divisions and offices in supporting the AfCFTA process and providing technical assistance to member States. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of trade policy research and analysis, capacity building, and consensus building for the effective implementation of the AfCFTA. Lastly, it informs and educates various stakeholders, including the private sector, civil society, and academia, about the opportunities and challenges of the AfCFTA.
AfCFTA Priorities Identified in National Implementation Strategies: Infographics on Selected Countries
By The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
I recommend this publication because it summarizes the strategic priorities identified by some Member States in their national AfCFTA implementation strategies in a visual and accessible way. It also shows the common and specific challenges and opportunities faced by different countries in implementing the AfCFTA and how they plan to address them. Moreover, it identifies the potential markets for selected priority products of each country within the AfCFTA and how they can leverage their comparative advantages. Finally, it provides a useful reference for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners interested in learning from the experiences and best practices of other countries.
The AFCFTA: unlocking the potential of the digital economy in Africa: ODI report
By ODI, Alberto Lemma, Max Mendez-Parra and Laura Naliaka
I recommend this publication because it provides evidence of the importance of the African digital economy and how it can boost intra-African trade and investment under the AfCFTA. It also examines the state of e-commerce trade strategies at the continental and regional levels and how they can be harmonized and improved. Furthermore, it estimates the potential impact of liberalized e-commerce trade on African economies in terms of GDP, welfare, employment, and trade diversification. Additionally, it draws lessons from South-South trade agreements and best practices in global bilateral agreements to inform the negotiations of the AfCFTA protocol on digital trade.
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