| Description |
1 online resource (307 p.) |
| Contents |
Cover -- Endorsement -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- List of Boxes -- About the Editors and Contributors -- Editors -- Contributors -- Foreword -- 1 Making the AfCFTA a Success: Potential, Pathways, and Call for Action -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 What Would Success Look Like? -- 1.3 Three Foundations to Achieve Success: Demography, Digital, and Diversification -- Demographic Dividend -- Digital Economy -- Diversified Trade and Economy -- 1.4 Call for Action to Achieve Success |
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Fiscal Policy Coordination and Harmonization Will Be Critical -- Which Regulatory Framework to the AfCFTA? -- Connectivity Infrastructure -- Notes -- References -- 2 Africa's Trade Patterns: Trends and Benchmarking -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Who Has Africa Traded With Historically? -- 2.2.1 A Steady Shift Away From Advanced Europe and Towards Large Emerging Markets Over Time -- 2.2.2 Increasing Intra-Africa Trade -- 2.3 What Does Africa Trade? -- 2.4 Potential in the Horizon-convergence in Export Sophistication -- 2.5 Conclusion and Policy Implications -- Notes -- References |
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3 Long-Term Growth Impact of a Well-Functioning AfCFTA for the Continent and By Sub-Region: A Comparative Analysis Based On Historical Experience -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Growth and Socio-Economic Impacts of the AfCFTA -- 3.3 Examples of Successful Promotion of Long-Term Growth and How the AfCFTA Can Help Achieve Similar Results: A Historical Perspective -- 3.3.1 Insights From Existing Free Trade Areas (FTAs): EU and ASEAN -- 3.3.1.1 The Case of the EU in Promoting Growth -- 3.3.1.2 The Case of ASEAN in Promoting Growth -- 3.3.2 Insights From Africa |
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3.3.2.1 The Current Economic Structure of Africa Suggests That a Demand Exists for African Products -- 3.3.2.2 Ethiopia's Experience in Creating Jobs and Promoting Manufacturing and Industrialization -- 3.3.2.3 The Mobilization of the Private Sector to Crowd in Investments Needed to Make the AfCFTA a Success -- 3.3.2.4 Some Opportunities Worth Mentioning to Leverage the Potential of the AfCFTA -- 3.3.2.5 On the Challenges to Leverage the AfCFTA's Potential -- 3.4 Africa's Growth Performance in the Past Three Decades -- 3.5 Conclusion and Recommendations -- Notes -- References |
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4 The Africa Continental Free Trade Area and Poverty Reduction in Africa -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 How Has Africa Fared So Far? -- 4.3 A Profile of Poverty in Africa -- 4.4 Key Constraints to Poverty Reduction in Africa -- 4.4.1 Exposure to Multiple Shocks Including COVID-19 and Climate Change -- 4.4.1.1 The Low Productivity of the Rural Economy -- 4.4.1.2 Low Overall Levels of Human Capital -- 4.4.1.3 Weak Access to Markets -- 4.4.1.4 Limited Availability of Quality Jobs -- 4.5 How Will the AfCFTA Affect Constraints to Poverty Reduction in Africa? -- 4.6 Poverty Impact of the AfCFTA |
| Summary |
In this book, senior experts from across the world provide a comprehensive analysis of the conditions needed for AfCFTA to successfully spur economic development in Africa. The book is an essential read for policy makers, development practitioners, economics researchers and everyone with an interest in the future of Africa |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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4.7 Conclusion |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Tchana Tchana, Fulbert
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Sanoh, Aly
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| ISBN |
9781040006023 |
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1040006027 |
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