Launch of the Economic Development in Africa Report 2013

11 July 2013

09:00 - 06:00 hrs.

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“Intra-African trade: unleashing private-sector dynamism” is the theme of the Economic Development in Africa Report 2013.

The report focuses on how to strengthen the private sector and reap developmental gains, as intra-Africa trade is vital for helping the continent’s nations build their productive capacities and enhance entrepreneurship.

The Report is under embargo until
5 p.m. GMT on 11 July 2013

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