Category - Policy Briefs

The COMESA Business Council stands with the people of Rwanda, during the 27th Commemoration of the Rwandan Genocide. #neveragain #saynotogenocide #Rwanda #Kwibuka27 #LoveOneAnother @rwandansinzambia @PSF_Rwanda @TopeiL5 @MugagaTakunda @sandyuwera

Wishing our friends, family, colleagues, partners and the broader business community the renewal of joy, hope, & good health at this time. May you have a wonderful Easter weekend ahead!
#HappyEaster
@FECRDC @EDBMauritius @pabwa_afcfta @wibkenya @fsmeuganda @AACCSA @iccwbo

Additional investments in infrastructure & policy reform are critical 4the realisation of #AfCFTA's full benefits. This will lead to improved access to financial capital, greater job creation+mobility of scarce skills continentally, & much more.~Marday Venkatasamy, CBC Chairman

#AfCFTA is a great opportunity for Africa to enjoy economies of scale; access cheaper local raw materials; & effectively address #NTBs e.g. connecting Africa by road+rail, amongst other key #TradeFacilitation measures. ~Amb. Kipyego Cheluget, ASG Programmes @comesa_lusaka

#HappeningNow
#UNECA predicts that full implementation of #AfCFTA will raise #intraAfrica trade from 15% or $50Billion as @ 2017➡️25% or $70Billion by 2040, with the private sector as the key driver of this economic growth, sustainable development+poverty reduction.~@sandyuwera