December 27, 2025
When we think of free trade, most people imagine goods such as cereals, clothes, or cars crossing borders. However, trade in services like tourism, banking, health […]
Trade Policy
December 24, 2025
Introduction In its most recent Investment Report, UNCTAD highlights a significant rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa. In 2024, foreign investments across the continent […]
December 13, 2025
Introduction Trade policy uncertainty, unilateral tariffs, and the high cost of making cross-border payments in Africa have created an urgency to seek options for settling trade […]
December 12, 2025
Introduction African countries are more prone to financial stability risks than other continents due to shortages in foreign exchange reserves. In Central Africa, the Central Bank’s […]
December 12, 2025
Introduction President Donald Trump has imposed scathing tariffs on the world, implementing a campaign promise that will push inflation up, slump GDP, postpone investments, and complicate […]
December 10, 2025
Introduction In June 2018, 53 countries signed the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to create a single market across Africa and facilitate the free movement […]
December 5, 2025
Background In a significant stride towards democratizing international trade and reducing the barriers to flourishing for SMEs, the Cameroon Economic Policy Institute (CEPI) has successfully collaborated […]
September 2, 2025
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August 7, 2025
A Practical Guide for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Guided Trade Initiative Download Full Report Here