EU TAF Support to the Afcfta

AfCFTA Digest - https://mailchi.mp/e9fc21fada06/afcfta-digest-17271769

AfCFTA Digest - https://mailchi.mp/a0ffcbd046d0/afcfta-digest-17270145

AfCFTA Digest - https://mailchi.mp/d7cad0fc8edd/afcfta-digest-17268874

AfCFTA Digest Français - https://mailchi.mp/b0dc04cd6bff/afcfta-digest-17268735

AfCFTA Digest - https://mailchi.mp/451033f2b297/afcfta-digest-17266498

🚀 Exciting progress is underway in Sierra Leone as preparations for the implementation gather momentum. The government is actively conducting an implementation readiness assessment, updating the national trade strategy, and enhancing skills within the public and private sectors.
🎯 On February 11-12, Freetown hosted a significant gathering of experts who contributed technical insights and validated the draft implementation assessment, which assesses the country's adherence to AfCFTA commitments, focusing on the Protocol on Trade in Goods. A team of experts from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat oversaw the validation process.
🤝 The EU and its Member States proudly support these transformative endeavors through the EU-TAF Support to the AfCFTA program.

As the year 2024 ends, we reflect on the significant achievements we have made and the challenges we have overcome. This past year has been marked by remarkable progress in collaborating with continental, regional and national actors to advance the AfCFTA and African Economic integration agenda.

Your invaluable contributions have been crucial to the progress achieved. With the same dedication and enthusiasm, we're gearing up for a vibrant 2025, a year of collaborations to achieve even greater milestones. Here’s to a fruitful and prosperous year built on the solid foundation of our joint efforts!

We wish you a smooth transition into the New Year!



Expertise France FIIAPP

Our collaboration with CCR UEMOA has been remarkable, empowering the private sector in the UEMOA region with vital information and knowledge to seize the opportunities presented by the .
The and its member states— , , and —take pride in supporting this initiative to enhance the capacities of the private sector.

EU Delegation to the African Union

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Johannesburg, South Africa 🇿🇦

A 3️⃣ -day Consultative Workshop focused on shaping the regional strategy for implementing the hashtag in the SADC region.

🔗 Who’s here?

✅ Representatives from public & private sectors across the SADC Region
✅ Members of the Secretariat and the SADC Business Council
✅ Development partners such as United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

🎯 Workshop Goals

Engage key stakeholders, gather insights on AfCFTA implementation, identify priorities, challenges, and opportunities, and drive discussions on the future of SADC’s economic development.

We proudly support this event through our implementing partner,
FIIAPPreaffirming our unwavering commitment to advancing African economic integration.

EU Delegation to the African Union

The 6th Prosperity Africa Chambers & Business Expo was held 25 - 26 in Addis Ababa, 🇪🇹
Organised by the Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry - PACCI and the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce, the conference brought together industry experts, policymakers, and innovators to explore African trade and technology prospects within the African Continental Free Trade Area ( ). Key themes encompassed Digital Transformation, AI, Green Business, and sustainability.
In his opening remarks, Gianluca AZZONI, the Head of Cooperation of the EU Delegation to the African Union, highlighted that Business is the driving force behind economic integration. It can't be imposed from the top down but thrives with the participation of all.