Secondhand Clothing and the Future of African Industrialisation: Revitalizing the Cotton, Textile, and Apparel (CTA) Value Chain Webinar Policy brief Vol. 3 2025 Africa is at a crossroads where the impacts of global consumption intersect with its development trajectory. One…
As the global economy pivots toward a low-carbon future, copper has emerged as a cornerstone of the green and digital transitions. The UN Global Trade Update – May 2025 offers a deep dive into copper’s strategic role in global trade,…
Introduction The global economy is undergoing a profound digital transformation, and Africa is not exempt. At the forefront of this shift is Nigeria—a country with a vibrant digital economy, a youthful population, and a strategic geographic position. To maximize the…
Nigeria has officially gazetted its Provisional Schedule of Tariff Concessions (PSTCs) for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), becoming the 23rd State Party to take this significant step. This development represents a crucial advancement towards the comprehensive implementation of…
Policy brief Vol 2. SUSTAINABILITY IN THE COTTON AND TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN: BALANCING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY IN AFRICA Africa, despite possessing over 20% of the world’s cotton-producing land, accounts for less than 5% of global textile and apparel…
The report “Forging an African Services Market” by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) explores the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in enhancing intra-African trade in services. It highlights the critical role service sectors play in…
The 2024 All Africa IP Summit served as a pivotal gathering for policymakers, industry leaders, legal experts, academics, and innovators to examine the essential role of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in promoting economic growth, innovation, and sustainable development across Africa.…
Despite ongoing efforts by African nations to establish robust Intellectual Property (IP) ecosystems, significant challenges hinder socioeconomic development across the continent. Experts agree that the creation, protection, maintenance, commercialization, and enforcement of IP systems are still inadequate, largely due to…
As the countdown for the 5th All Africa IP Summit continues, the organizers of the premier African IP event, the International Trade and Research Centre (ITRC), are collaborating with Africa in Colors, as a local organizing partner for the event. L-R: Mr. Sand Mba-Kalu,…
The Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office is proud to endorse and fully support the 5th All Africa Intellectual Property Summit, scheduled for November 28-30, 2024, in Kigali, Rwanda. The National Coordinator, Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office, H.E. Mr Olusegun Awolowo The Nigeria…