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Let’s drive AfCFTA with agriculture – FAO

February 23, 2022 The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) representative to Ghana, Mr Ndiaga Gueye, has indicated that several opportunities abound in agriculture as a driver of the African Continental...

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February 23, 2022 / Comments (0)

Weak manufacturing sector will affect gains in AfCFTA-– World Bank

February 16, 2022 A new report from the World Bank has revealed that Ghana will not be among the largest gainers from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) due to its smaller manufacturing base...

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February 16, 2022 / Comments (0)

Greater, more diverse participation in global trade is key to achieving Africa’s economic transformation – World Bank

February 15, 2022 The World Bank is urging African countries to expand and diversify their participation in international trade and global value chains to reduce poverty on a large scale and transform their...

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February 15, 2022 / Comments (0)

GEA injects GH¢1.6bn in SMEs growth

February 3, 2022 The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) has injected more than GH¢1.6 billion to develop and alleviate the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on micro, small and medium enterprises...

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February 3, 2022 / Comments (0)

AfCFTA members conclude negotiations on rules of origin to enhance free trade

February 2, 2022 Member states of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) have concluded their negotiations on the rules of origin, a move expected to further reduce tariffs on original goods...

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February 2, 2022 / Comments (0)

Implement convention on free movement of animals -Discussants urge ECOWAS

January 25, 2022 Discussants at an agro-pastorism conference have urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to implement the conventions of the regional body, especially the one on the...

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January 25, 2022 / Comments (0)

Trade expert backs government to scrap benchmark policy

January 24, 2022 says it will give local manufacturers advantage on AfCFTA market International Trade Consultant with Blackbridge Consulting Ltd, Maame Awinador Kanyirige, has backed the move by the...

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January 24, 2022 / Comments (0)

Implement strategies to sustain increased consumer preference for digital payments – Bawumia

January 19, 2022 Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has asked African countries to introduce innovative ways and strategies to sustain the increased consumer preference for digital payments. According to...

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January 19, 2022 / Comments (0)

GUTA advocates deeper stakeholder engagement one year after AfCFTA implementation

January 19, 2022 A year into the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA), the Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA) wants more stakeholder engagement to ensure...

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January 19, 2022 / Comments (0)

Afreximbank assures SMEs of support, launches IATF 2023

January 18, 2022 President and Board Chairman of Afreximbank, Prof. Benedict Oramah, has given assurance that SMEs – especially those owned by young persons – will be given the necessary support to...

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January 18, 2022 / Comments (0)