Increasing intra-African trade has long been an important development objective.
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Overview and recent challenges
This is the sixth Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM), an annual flagship publication of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and AKADEMIYA2063.
The East African Community (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organization of seven partner states, comprising Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda, with its headquarters in Arusha, T
Summary and conclusions
Against the background of worldwide trade disruptions and climate change impacts, the 2023 Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor explores recent trends and patterns in Africa’s global and regional agricultural trade.
Cotton production and trade have a long history and important role in Africa, dating back centuries before the colonial period.
One of the main features of today’s global trade system is the proliferation of regional trade agreements (RTAs).1 Over the past four decades, the number of agreements increased from just 15 in 1980 to 583 in 2023 (WTO 2023).
Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on African agriculture, trade, poverty, and food systems
On February 24, 2022, Russian troops entered Ukraine, sparking one of the most intense conflicts in recent years. As of September 2023, the conflict is still active and continues to raise concerns.
The 2023 Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor, a flagship publication of AKADEMIYA2063 and the International Food Policy Research Institute, provides an overview of trade in agriculture in Africa, including analysis of short- and long-term trends and