| PAFTRAC Africa CEO Trade Survey Report 2024Assessing the impact of the AfCFTA on African tradeWe are thrilled to announce the release of the PAFTRAC Africa CEO Trade Survey Report 2024! This comprehensive report, now in its fourth edition, provides invaluable insights into the minds of Africa’s top business leaders as they navigate the dynamic landscape of international trade. |
| Key Highlights of the Report:In-depth Analysis: Explore the impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on trade across the continent, with detailed assessments of current and future trends.CEO Insights: Gain perspectives from nearly 1,400 senior executives on the challenges and opportunities in African trade, including the effects of global economic shifts and local security issues.Sector Breakdown: Understand the latest trends in key sectors such as agribusiness, financial services, manufacturing, mining, pharmaceuticals, tech & telecoms, and transport & logistics.Policy Recommendations: Discover actionable recommendations to enhance trade and economic growth, focusing on infrastructure development, financial access, and regulatory harmonization. |
| Why This Report Matters:Africa is at a pivotal moment, with the potential to significantly boost its global trade presence. The report highlights how Africa is ready and eager to trade within the continent, but there is a gap between the anticipated impact of the AfCFTA and the results achieved so far. The AfCFTA aims to create a single market for goods and services, encompassing 1.7 billion people and a combined GDP of $3.4 trillion. This report is an essential resource for policymakers, business leaders, and stakeholders committed to advancing Africa’s trade and economic prosperity. The PAFTRAC Africa CEO Trade Survey Report 2024 is an initiative by the Pan-African Private Sector Trade and Investment Committee (PAFTRAC) and was made possible through the collaboration of several esteemed partners:African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) SecretariatAfrican BusinessAfrican Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)International Trade Centre (ITC)Botho Emerging Markets GroupArab-Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Program |
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