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Fostering Trade in Africa, Trade Relations, Business Opportunities and Policy Instruments, edited by Gbadebo O.A. Odularu, Mena Hassan, Musibau Adetunji Babatunde

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Fostering Trade in Africa, Trade Relations, Business Opportunities and Policy Instruments, edited by Gbadebo O.A. Odularu, Mena Hassan, Musibau Adetunji Babatunde

Language

eng

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Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Fostering Trade in Africa

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

1145288632

Responsibility statement

edited by Gbadebo O.A. Odularu, Mena Hassan, Musibau Adetunji Babatunde

Series statement

Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development,, 2198-7262Springer eBooks.

Sub title

Trade Relations, Business Opportunities and Policy Instruments

Summary

This book discusses trade relations and facilitation issues at both the regional and the continental African level, highlighting the increasing business opportunities and challenges that confront Africa in the digital age. It also examines the effects of trade policies and other policy instruments on Africa’s economic development and presents workable policy measures for a more business-friendly ecosystem. Discussing various topics, including trade relations between African countries, African and international trade agreements, and trade liberalization policies, the book appeals to scholars of economics, business and management as well as professionals and policymakers interested in fostering free trade and sustainable business development in Africa.--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction: Trade Relations, Business Opportunities and Policy Instruments for Fostering Africa's Trade -- Africa and the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement: State of Play, Implementation Challenges and Policy Recommendations in the Digital Era -- Trade Facilitation and SPS from an African Perspective -- Does Trade Facilitation Promote Bilateral Trade in Sub-Saharan Africa? Policy and Issues -- Assessing the Role of Trade Liberalization in Facilitating Trade Flows and Economic Expansion: Evidence from ECOWAS Countries -- Promoting Connectivity of Infrastructure in the Context of One Belt, One Road Initiatives: Implications for Africa in the Fourth Industrial Revolution -- The US-China Trade War: What is Africa's Gain? -- Strengthening the Future of U.S.-Africa Trade Relations and Business Opportunities -- Understanding the Role of Aid in Enhancing Corridor Development, and Regional Integration in West Africa: Lessons and Policy Directions for the Future -- Conclusion and Recommendations: Creating an Enabling Ecosystem for Catalyzing Africa's Digital Economy

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