The webinar convened on 28 October 2024 brought together a distinguished group of business leaders, economists and policymakers, among other prominent voices in the field. The discussion explored how the …

Introduction A common theme in the 21st Century has been converting information from a physical format into a digital one. The same is true for customs and trade-related matters, in …

Introduction This WCO-ESA-RPSG webinar – the 14th of its kind – titled “AfCFTA: Uptake and Challenges” provided essential updates on the progress of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement. The event was …

Introduction This WCO-ESA-RPSG webinar – the 13th of its kind – titled “Disruptive technologies in the ESA Region” tackled the many potential benefits of new technologies and their application in the region’s …

Practically tackling NTBs in the ESA Region Introduction On paper, a massive trading expansion is set for Africa, yet the continent still grapples with various obstacles inhibiting inclusive growth, little …

Connecting the ESA Region through technology and trade digitalization Introduction Digitalization has played an undeniable role in keeping economies afloat throughout the pandemic. E-commerce and online platforms have enabled large …

AfCFTA: Implementation and progress to date: Introduction The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) has been called the biggest trade agreement in history. It covers a market of 1.2 billion …

Introduction Given the current economic climate across the world, and especially in Africa, it is increasingly vital that customs and business find a way to work together to facilitate trade …

Background As we near the end of 2020 — a year which no one could have predicted at the start — the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to dictate a lot …

Introduction The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has been impacting life on all levels of business and society as a whole. After an initial delayed reaction, this is also true …