Africa Continent Free Trade Agreement

Several committees have been established for trade in goods, trade in services, rules of origin, trade measures, non-tariff barriers, technical barriers to trade and sanitary and phytosanitary measures. [39] Dispute settlement rules and procedures are still under negotiation, but they likely involve the appointment of a dispute settlement body. [35] The Committee of Senior Trade Officials implements the Council`s decisions. The Committee is responsible for developing programmes and action plans for the implementation of the AfCFTA agreement. [39] But to give the AfCFTA the best chance of keeping its promises, the continent will need help and investment to modernize its infrastructure. The new Biden administration should take note of this. The size of the AfCFTA is important.