Internationaltradeorganization

Actors in the East African business ecosystem stressed the need to include small business owners in AfCFTA negotiations on the Protocol for Women and Youth. The International Trade Centre, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and UN Women collaborate with the East African Business Council to engage business support organizations in the region on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The workshop, held from September 20 to 22, 2022, saw over 70 representatives from the region who learned about the AfCFTA and its implementation progress. The workshop provided business support organizations with a comprehensive toolkit to tailor their services…