Desiderio Consultants Ltd. is a think tank and a network of independent professional international development consultants. We specialize in promoting and influencing customs, trade, and transport policies in African nations. Our goal is to drive policy and regulatory reforms that improve regional integration and enhance Africa's participation in regional and global value chains.

What does it take to turn the AfCFTA from aspiration to reality?

Friday, 04 September 2026 15:32

The AfCFTA will not become a reality simply because tariffs fall or agreements are signed. Its real test is whether an African firm can actually use the agreement: to find a buyer, meet rules of origin and standards, access finance, clear customs, and move goods across borders competitively. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) launched a program to support participation to AfCFTA preferential trade by enterprises established in its member states. Read more on Trade Finance Global.

What does it take to turn the AfCFTA from aspiration to reality?

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