The global economic landscape has undergone significant transformation since the 2008 financial crisis, marked by rising protectionism, intensifying competition between major powers, and disruptions to trade and investment flows. These changes present both challenges and opportunities for...

Over the last 20 years, sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries have experienced significant economic growth and consequently growing levels of motorisation. Though overall levels of motorisation in SSA are still relatively low, with a high number of poor-quality vehicles concentrated in large...

The automotive industry in Nigeria is one of the country's most promising sectors due to its growing domestic market size. The large continental market offered by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is likely to present an opportunity for the industry. In this paper, we explore the...

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a milestone in the continent's economic integration and development. The AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade offers a transformative opportunity for Nigeria, Africa's leading economy and tech hub, to harness its burgeoning digital economy for...

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a game-changer for businesses across Africa, promising reduced trade barriers and increased market access. This report examines the AfCFTA Rules of Origin (RoO) certification process in Ghana, a critical factor in determining which products...

This report develops a comprehensive national digital trade strategy for Nigeria aligned with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Protocol on Digital Trade (DTP). The AfCFTA aims to enhance economic integration and intra-African trade, and Nigeria, with its growing digital economy,...

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) promises a new era of economic integration and industrial growth across the continent. But how can Africa truly harness this potential, especially in the vital textiles and apparel sector? This report explores the key challenges and opportunities...

Trade is an essential driver of economic growth and development. However, the high cost of trade has remained a significant barrier to the success of cross-border trade in many regions across the world. One-stop border posts (OSBPs) have been introduced in various regions, including East Africa,...

Trade is essential for economic growth and development in East Africa. However, trade has been hampered by various challenges, including long wait times for customs clearance and duplication of procedures. To address these challenges, the use of One-Stop Border Posts (OSBPs) has been implemented...