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Trade Pact Could Boost Africa’s Income by $450 Billion, Study Finds

If implemented fully, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could boost regional income by 7% or $450 billion, speed up wage growth for women, and lift 30 million people out of extreme poverty by 2035.

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Jul 30, 2020

Women Gain Key Economic Benefits from Greater Trade, Study Finds

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