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The Federal Government on Friday unveiled a comprehensive strategy to lead Africa's digital trade revolution within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). The strategy is part of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration

Great to see Nigeria Government's commitment to digital trade through the AfCFTA Secretariat Official! Prachi Agarwal shared our latest research on Advancing implementation of the #AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol in #Nigeria. 📺| youtube.com/live/EfWPY3CTF… 📑| Read the full report: odi.org/en/about/our-w…

🇳🇬#Nigeria's digital potential under the #AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol is huge! Prachi Agarwal shares three recommendations to seize this opportunity: 1️⃣Develop a robust digital trade framework 2️⃣Empower the private sector 3️⃣Create an enabling environment for digital growth

🎤PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Prachi Agarwal shares pointers for international #investors + #businesses wishing to #trade under the #AfCFTA, in our latest podcast 🎧Have a listen here ⬇️ developmentdispatch.com/the-afcfta-pod… #DiscoverAfCFTA

African women are the backbone of the continent's economy, driving 70% of Informal Cross-Border Trade & 40% of SMEs, yet they face significant barriers. The #AfCFTA presents a historic opportunity, but we must ensure its benefits reach everyone, especially #WomenInTrade. 🧵1/3

The #AfCFTA's Guided Trade Initiative is showing promising results. Success stories like Igire Coffee & Mazia Honey demonstrate its potential to empower women traders. Prachi Agarwal explores how the GTI can be a game-changer, highlighting challenges & practical solutions. 2/3

From access to finance and streamlined customs procedures to digital trade and targeted training, discover the policy solutions that can unleash the full potential of African #WomenInTrade under the AfCFTA Secretariat Official's GTI. Read the full blog via ODI Global | odi-global.bsky.social⤵️ odi.org/en/insights/em…

The AfCFTA Secretariat Official's GTI is gaining momentum and ODI's proud to support this journey. Our recent research highlights opportunities & challenges for: 🔹#Nigeria, which recently began trading under GTI: odi.org/en/publication… 🔹Promoting women's entrepreneurship: odi.org/en/publication…

The global race for #CriticalMinerals is ON! But how can we ensure sustainable development and equitable trade relationships in the process? Join us at #WTOPublicForum as experts discuss the role of trade policy in navigating this complex landscape. 👉🏽 odi.org/en/events/wto-…

The implementation of the #AfCFTA #Investment Protocol has the potential to further stimulate intra-African foreign direct investment (FDI). Interesting report analysing the FDI landscape in #Africa. ODI Trade | @odi-trade.bsky.social odi.org/en/publication…

The #AfCFTA holds immense potential for businesses across Africa. But are complex Rules of Origin processes creating unnecessary barriers? Our latest report examines #Ghana's certification process, offering recommendations to streamline it to unlock the AfCFTA Secretariat Official's full potential.

#Ethiopia: New #EU deforestation regulation could slash Ethiopia’s GDP by as much as 0.6%, warns study A study by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) suggests that Ethiopia could experience a 0.6% reduction in GDP due to the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR),

#BiasharaAfrika2024 | New report by AfCFTA Secretariat Official, ODI Global | odi-global.bsky.social & SOAS University of London provides crucial insights on FDI trends: 📈FDI reached $79.6B in 2021 🤝Intra-African investment now 5-17% of total FDI 🌟Top recipients: 🇿🇦🇪🇬🇳🇬🇲🇦🇲🇿 💰 Top investors: 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇨🇳🇪🇺🇸🇬🇮🇳 🏢Services lead intra-African FDI

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Listen to the 147th episode of the Unlocking Africa #Podcast with Prachi Agarwal and Alberto F Lemma of ODI Global | odi-global.bsky.social We discuss – Advancing Implementation of the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade in #Nigeria bit.ly/3Cvflok #AfCFTA #DigitalTrade #IntraAfricanTrade

Listen to the 147th episode of the Unlocking Africa #Podcast with Prachi Agarwal and Alberto F Lemma of ODI Global | odi-global.bsky.social We discuss – Advancing Implementation of the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade in #Nigeria bit.ly/3Cvflok #AfCFTA #DigitalTrade #IntraAfricanTrade

The AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol is set to transform trade in Africa by removing barriers and fostering a seamless digital marketplace. These sentiments were echoed during a two-day AfCFTA Digital Trade Workshop & Global Markets hosted by the Office of the Vice President,

What is trade in services & why does it matter for Africa? In this episode of TKM, experts, Beatrice Chaytor, AfCFTA Secretariat Official & Prachi Agarwal, ODI Global unpack its role in growth, digitalisation & policy. 🎧 Listen here: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/trade… #TradeinServices #AfCFTA #TradePolicy

Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs is pleased to share this Synergies article by Jodie Keane Jodie Keane Bernardo Arce & Prachi Agarwal Prachi Agarwal of the ODI ODI Trade | @odi-trade.bsky.social, providing their analysis of: ➡️ how the world’s most vulnerable economies are extremely exposed & face the highest “reciprocal”

How does the Pink Tariff affect women in the Global South? 🎙️ On #NowYouKnow, Samantha Johnson talks to Prachi Agarwal about how rising trade costs are putting low-paid manufacturing jobs at risk: youtu.be/lVsbqictW7o