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A step forward for continent if transport, utilities, capital and the right rules of commerce are put in place

A step forward for continent if transport, utilities, capital and the right rules of commerce are put in place

28 Dec 2019
Written by Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD
Policy to help African women benefit from cross-border trade endorsed

Policy to help African women benefit from cross-border trade endorsed

20 Dec 2019
African women engaging in informal and small-scale cross-border trade stand to benefit from policy suggestions emanating from UNCTAD's Borderline project.
The $2.5 trillion African economy: Why a borderless Africa offers best hope for unleashing the continent's potential

The $2.5 trillion African economy: Why a borderless Africa offers best hope for unleashing the continent's potential

17 Dec 2019
Written byDr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD
UNCTAD empowers women in informal cross-border trade

UNCTAD empowers women in informal cross-border trade

26 Nov 2019
"Borderline" project equips women with information on trade procedures, helping them reduce business costs and expand opportunities.
5 ways you can use your buying power to protect our biodiversity

5 ways you can use your buying power to protect our biodiversity

3 Oct 2019
Biodiversity is our world. It's all around us. It's the air we breathe and the food we eat. A rich biodiversity helps the fight against the climate crisis.
Africa: Post-Niamey, How Can the African Continental Free Trade Area Deliver "Made in Africa"?

Africa: Post-Niamey, How Can the African Continental Free Trade Area Deliver "Made in Africa"?

2 Sep 2019
Written byMukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD
New tool seeks to smooth wrinkles in intra-African trade

New tool seeks to smooth wrinkles in intra-African trade

16 Jul 2019
An innovative online tool by UNCTAD and the African Union is set to help African countries navigate non-tariff barriers as the continent opens its free trade area.
Trade cautiously with single market and Africa's economy could rise to top

Trade cautiously with single market and Africa's economy could rise to top

8 Jul 2019
Written byDr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD
Rules of Origin Key to Success of African Continental Free Trade Area

Rules of Origin Key to Success of African Continental Free Trade Area

26 Jun 2019
Rules of origin should be made simple and business friendly for the gains expected from the African Continental Free Trade Area to be realized.
Trainees from 40 countries complete annual trade and gender course

Trainees from 40 countries complete annual trade and gender course

20 Jun 2019
Participants emerge well-equipped to mainstream gender equality in trade policymaking and committed to narrowing gender inequalities.