AfCFTA Interview Series

Dr Ken Ukaoha, acting director general of the West African Institute for Trade and Agricultural Development (WITAD), speaks on lessons for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), from the implementation of Regional Economic Communities’ Free Trade Areas, particularly the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS).      Newspage:  As the…

Ambassador Albert Muchanga, the African Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Industry and Mining, speaks about the recently concluded 2nd Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2021) and the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).     Newspage: What is the idea behind the Intra African Trade Fair (IATF)? Muchanga: Trade fairs…

Hannah Muthoni Ryder is the founder/CEO of China-based Development Reimagined, a pioneering consultancy focused on strengthening China–Africa policies of governments, UN bodies and NGOs as well as advising African and Chinese businesses on sustainably investing in each other’s markets     By Adam Alqali   Newspage: One of your core…

Babafemi Oyewole is CEO of the African Agribusiness Alliance, which seeks to transform Africa’s agricultural value chain into a commercially viable and environmentally sustainable one, for local and international investors   By Adam Alqali     Newspage: The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is said to have the potential…

 Mulualem Syoum is the founder/CEO of the African Electronic Trade (AeTrade) Group, focused on digitalizing intra-and inter-African trade. As part of our AfCFTA Interview Series, Syoum speaks on the crucial role of e-trade in the success of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement, amongst other issues.    …

David Luke is the coordinator of the African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) at the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). As part of our AfCFTA Interview Series, Luke speaks on why AfCFTA offers a unique opportunity to drive growth and development in Africa. Newspage: While speaking at a recent UNECA…

Trudi Hartzenberg is the executive director of the Stellenbosch, South Africa-based Trade Law Centre (TRALAC), focused on improving capacity in trade governance in Africa. Hartzenberg, who currently serves on the World Trade Organization (WTO) Chairs Advisory Committee is also a member of the Committee for Development Policy (CDP), a subsidiary…