The African Continental Free Trade Agreement ushers in a new era of cross-border commerce for the 54 countries that signed the pact. This policy brief is the first in a country-by-country series examining the opportunity for micro, small and medium-sized businesses. Ethiopia’s vegetables, leather and other agricultural products could win customers across the continent when the AfCFTA opens borders to entrepreneurs of all sizes, in particular if government and civil society groups can help businesses prepare for the change.
Published Date: September 20, 2024