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Two women.

AGOA: How access to US market changed the fortunes of two South African sisters

tradeTwo entrepreneurs take traditional African designs and sustainable materials and turn them into international success.

Female worker picking figs at plantation

AfCFTA: The environmental case for the continental free trade area

Africa’s single market could drive less energy-intensive economic growth while keeping greenhouse gas emissions low

Intra-regional trade can reduce conflicts in Africa

UNECA: Intra-regional trade can reduce conflicts in Africa

Trading is a driver for mobility, employment and social cohesion, particularly in cross-border areas

Paul Akiwumi, Director of UNCTAD’s Division for Africa

Fintech, other knowledge-intensive services could drive Africa’s prosperity, boost inclusion

Paul Akiwumi, Director of UNCTAD’s Division for Africa, discusses a newly released report that urges diversification of African economies

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (right) at the UN High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

History made as Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala picked to head WTO

The Nigerian former minister is the first woman and first African to hold this position

Wamkele Mene, Secretary General, African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat (AfCFTA)

Digital trade is the next big thing in Africa

Africa African Union— Wamkele Mene, Secretary General, African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat (AfCFTA)

Kenya’s AfCFTA strategy places the country on a strong footing to benefit from the agreement

Investing in Africa is sound business and a sustainable corporate strategy

Prof. Fantu Cheru

Global pressures and popular energies

Africa regional integration

Producing more textiles and other manufactured goods can stimulate trade among African countries. Photo : ©UNIDO

How to boost trade within Africa

Lower barriers and diversify production

Crowded road in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: There are too few roads in Africa, and they are deteriorating. Photo : ©UN / Betty Press

Building an efficient road network

Africa transportation

Public-private partnerships hold the key to regional infrastructure

Cotton farmers in Burkina Faso: World prices are depressed. Photo : ©Jorgen Schytte

How Northern subsidies hurt Africa