Theme 2: Expanding Opportunities for Intra African Trade
What would it take for African countries to stop exporting the bulk of their oil, diamonds and maize to foreign countries rather than to other African countries?
Trade creates linkages that are essential to the integration agenda. Although intra- African trade is not a panacea for development, it is quite important. Small & Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) could become more competitive by creating economies of scale across their respective regions. As they grow, SMEs can strengthen product value chains and facilitate the development of technology and knowledge.
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