African trade integration most exciting whenever it creates more jobs

While some politicians in the global north express doubt about the benefits of trade, countries in Africa are moving ahead with deeper economic integration. This integration will be key to Africa’s long-term success and African nations must integrate more, UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi told a public meeting in Geneva. “Africa has to know that there is no part of the world which has been successful in trading globally without learning first to trade with its neighbours,” Dr. Kituyi said on Thursday, talking at a session on inclusive trade at the World Trade Organization (WTO) public forum. “Africa is widely noted… Read more

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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)