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Since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, fertilizer prices have risen by 21 per cent.
It was noted that “the recovery of Africa has been impeded by greater inflation and tighter global financial conditions as well as rising interest rates,”
To counter external shocks, such as the Ukraine crisis, she urged public and private sector partnerships to enhance intra-African agri-food, industry, and service trade. She also urged the continent’s recovery from Covid-19 to get back on track.
When asked if Africa needs a second Marshall Plan, Keita said that Africa already has an effective one, in the AfCFTA, that may help it prepare for unpredictable times.…
To achieve sustainable development in Africa through the blue economy, the relationship between trade and development cannot be overemphasized.
The UNCTAD notes that trade has been recognized as the engine for inclusive sustainable development and growth with maritime transport and its related activities being motors for trade facilitation.…
In Africa, only South Africa and Morocco manage to produce 70 per cent to 80 per cent of their medicines while some Central African countries import close to 100 per cent of theirs.…
For revival, financing is a way of providing solutions to the challenges of private sector funding.…
Rwanda has become a role model for other African countries…
Ethiopia is incentivising investors developing minerals used in agriculture such and construction minerals.…
Those with access to digital infrastructure have not been as economically affected by the pandemic as those with no access.…
Those who control the transport infrastructure will control the pattern of trade in AfCFTA.…
E-commerce can lower entry barriers and help connect MSMEs with global markets and value chains.…