The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the world’s largest free trade area, covering 55 countries and a market of an estimated 1.2 billion people. Eight months since its launch, how is it progressing? How has COVID-19 affected its implementation? What impact will other bilateral trade agreements have on the area? Does Kenya’s vision align with the collective vision? And what comes next?
Joining this episode of Trade Winds were:
HOST
Cecilia Malmström
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE)
GUESTS
- Petina Gappah
Principal Legal Advisor, AfCFTA, Office of the Secretary-General - Sherman Robinson
Nonresident Senior Fellow, PIIE
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About This Series
Trade Winds explores the future of international trade—the challenges, possibilities, and where international efforts are headed—in a monthly virtual event series hosted by Cecilia Malmström. Join the discussion to learn from global policymakers, practitioners, business leaders from different sectors, experts, and more.