摘要: |
Robert Lisinge, chief, Energy, Infrastructure and Services Section at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) speaks to the IRF about the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement entered into force in 2019. The agreement aims to increase intra-African trade by eliminating import duties. Its planners hope to double intra-African trade if non-tariff barriers are also reduced; a major milestone in the continent's regional integration. However, inadequate transport infrastructure and services could hamper the realisation of AfCFTA's benefits. The urgent need to improve transport connectivity in Africa in the context of AfCFTA has created new research demands. |