Introduction Keeping with its mandate, the G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG) is engaged in accelerating the global sustainable finance agenda. In the triennium 2021-23, the SFWG has actively contributed to advancing international work to help scale up private and public sustainable finance, thereby accelerating implementation of the Paris Agreement and the …

Foreword In a world of rapid transformations and unprecedented challenges, the resilience and adaptability of Africa’s business leaders stand as a beacon of hope. Now in its 4th edition, the PAFTRAC Africa CEO Trade Survey Report continues to provide an in-depth look into the minds of the continent’s top executives as they navigate the intricate web of international trade.

The Protocol on Digital Trade (Protocol) to the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Trade Area (AfCFTA) was adopted by the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU Assembly) during its Thirty-Seventh (37th) Ordinary Session held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 17 to 18 February 2024.[1] The Protocol seeks to support the attainment of the objectives of the ...

BRICS Member States note that International Investment Agreements may, depending on their formulation, promote investment liberalization and protect the rights of investors. Investment agreements should strike a balance between the protection of investors and the Government’s sovereign right to regulate in the public interest. In this regard, a …

5 days ago · r.” Under the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the sector witnessed a remarkable resurgence from stagnation to vibrancy, paving the way for industry growth and economic prosperity for all Nige

tralac (Trade Law Centre) is a public benefit organisation based in the Western Cape region of South Africa. tralac was established in 2002, with the financial support of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). We develop technical expert

Background In 2012, the African Union (AU) decided to establish a continent-wide Free Trade Area. The negotiations to adopt the required international agreement began in 2015. All Members of the AU were invited to participate in these negotiations. The Agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area was presented for signature at the 10th Extraordinary Summit of the AU Assembly ...

5 days ago · This year is poised to be an inflection point in the Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. Ten weeks ago, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment (FMITI) commenced a new chapter in driving Nigeria’s economic diversification by implementing targeted policies and reforms to accelerate industrialization, digitization, creative arts, manufacturing, and innovation ...

Aug 13, 2024 · According to Article 23 of the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), entry into force occurs 30 days after the 22nd instrument of ratification is deposited with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) – the designated depositary for this purpose. The Agreement entered into force on 30 May 2019 for the 24 countries that had deposited their ...

Jul 30, 2021 · Low intra-Africa and regional trade have historically been attributed to tariffs. However, recent evidence shows that non-tariff issues are the main reason for low intra-Africa and regional trade. Intra-Africa trade could significantly increase if governments prioritised addressing trade facilitation challenges and implement trade facilitation measures espoused in …