Press Coverage of the Economic Development in Africa Report 2013

The Economic Development in Africa Report 2013 subtitled "Intra-African Trade: Unlocking Private Sector Dynamism" focuses on how to strengthen the private sector to boost intra-African trade. It also examines the challenges for intra-African trade posed by non-implementation of regional trade agreements and provides new insights into how to enhance implementation of existing regional agreements.

The report was launched in 13 countries in Africa and Europe and was very well received. Over 100 press clippings have been received on the report.

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