Monday, August 10, 2026
Implementing the AfCFTA Agreement and Impacts for Africa’s Regional Value Chains
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This study examines how the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement can enhance the development of regional value chains (RVCs) across Africa. Using the MIRAGE-VA computable general equilibrium model, the analysis simulates the potential impacts of AfCFTA implementation on various sectors to identify those with the highest potential for value addition and RVC formation. The results indicate that processed food, tourism, health, pharmaceuticals, automotive, wood and paper, metals, and other manufactured products offer the strongest prospects for RVC development, while textiles, apparel, and leather also show considerable potential within the AfCFTA framework.
Recent Publications
The Statistics presented in the yearbook are, as possible in accordance with international recommendations and definitions. Where important deviations are known to exist, they are indicated in footnotes at the end of each country’s table.
A report of the Africa High-level Working Group on the Global Financial Architecture
Advancing the Implementation of the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area: Proposing Transformative Strategic Actions