Intra-African trade is modest, but if done right, it could unlock huge economic opportunities that could support sustainable business growth, job creation, and post-COVID-19 recovery efforts. The World Bank Group is helping realize this vision by:
Supporting trade facilitation through the development of One Stop Border Posts, border markets, the reduction of non-tariff barriers, and technical assistance for countries as they roll out the AfCFTA trade regime
Strengthening selective regional value chains in agriculture and other key sectors to improve productivity, increase food security, build a more robust private sector, connect people to job opportunities, and support the continent’s economic transformation
Strengthening the integration of financial markets by developing stronger regional digital systems, promoting financial inclusion measures at scale, and building long-term financial markets for infrastructure, housing, and small and medium enterprises.
