Critical discussions continue at the World Economic Forum around how to navigate a new global economic landscape.
This where multi-literalism is increasingly under threat, panellists shared their perspectives on how Africa can prosper under these circumstances.
The overwhelming message coming through was that the continent needs to look within itself to prosper.
The African Continental Free Trade Area’s Secretary General, Wamkele Mene, says that after years of negotiations among African Trade Ministers, the Secretariat is now transitioning to the implementation of the free trade area.
Adding that its introduction at this time is more critical than ever, given that the walls of protectionism are being raised in key parts of the world.
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