Bridging the Digital Divide: E-Commerce and SME Integration in West Africa
A policy brief on bridging the digital divide to support e-commerce and SME integration in West Africa.
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Rules of Origin Under AfCFTA: Implementation Challenges for Landlocked African States
This working paper examines rules-of-origin implementation challenges facing landlocked African states under AfCFTA.
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Gender and Trade: Why Africa’s Integration Agenda Must Centre Women
A commentary on why gender must be central to Africa's trade integration agenda.
Read MoreIntra-African Investment: Lessons from the PIDA Priority Action Plan
Lessons on intra-African investment drawn from the PIDA Priority Action Plan.
By Ngozi Adeyemi
About ATPR
The Africa Trade Policy Research Hub (ATPR) is a dedicated trade policy research institution committed to producing rigorous, evidence-based analysis that informs trade policy across Africa and beyond.
We work at the intersection of trade law, policy, economics, and governance, engaging governments, regional bodies, the private sector, and civil society to strengthen Africa's trade architecture.
AfCFTA and Regional Integration
Africa and Global Trade Relations
Customs, Trade Facilitation and Border Governance
Digital Trade, E-Commerce and AI
Investment, Intellectual Property, Industrial Policy and Competition
Market Access, Export Development and SME Competitiveness
Trade in Services, Agriculture and Value Chains
Trade Law and Dispute Settlement
Trade Taxes, Tariffs and Customs Duties
Trade, Gender and Inclusive Development
A comparative study of investment regulatory environments across African states and how policy reforms influence FDI inflows.
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Mapping the infrastructure, logistics and trade facilitation constraints that limit Africa's export competitiveness.
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A series of policy dialogues and research outputs centering women's perspectives in trade policy design, implementation and review.
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Applications are open for the ATPRF cohort. Build your research skills and contribute to Africa's trade policy agenda.
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