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Ratification of the african continental free trade agreement (afcfta) by the gambia
Where
Gambia
Gambia
When
2019
2019
Who
Ministry of trade industry employment(motie)
Ministry of trade industry employment(motie)
Website of the policy/measure
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Description of the policy/measure
* the free-trade area is the largest in the world in terms of participating countries since the formation of the world trade organization. * the agreement initially requires members to remove tariffs from 90% of goods, allowing free access to commodities, goods, and services across the continent. * it seeks to make africa a one market where there is a free movement of goods and services from one country to another. * the afcfta will boost inter african trade within the 55 african countries on the continent. it covers trade in cultural and creative sector derived goods such as craft, music, books.
2005 Convention Monitoring Framework Goal(s)
Area(s) of Monitoring
Results achieved
The gambia joined the agreement in june 2019. so far, a national committee has been established and a road map for the country's implementation of the agreement has also been drawn. sensitisation will begin in november.