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    Unlocking Africa's Future: The AfCFTA Gateway

    Navigate the African Continental Free Trade Area with data-driven insights, practical tools, and strategic advisory.
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    Value Proposition for Donors & Governments

    Donor-aligned, impact-driven solutions for effective AfCFTA implementation.

    AfCFTA Country Support Packages

    AfCFTA Country Support Packages

    Capacity-building for NTFCs, SME hubs, and ministries aligned to Protocols & NTFC needs.

    Implementation Monitoring Tools

    Implementation Monitoring Tools

    Readiness scoring, RoO compliance dashboards, and impact tracking.

    Policy Simplification & Advisory

    Policy Simplification & Advisory

    “AfCFTA in 2 Pages”™ briefs + sector strategy notes and implementation roadmaps.

    REC & Border Harmonization Tools

    REC & Border Harmonization Tools

    Harmonized protocols, OSBP toolkits, and digital solutions across borders.

    Innovation Pilots

    Innovation Pilots

    Pilots for green lanes, digital RoO, AEOs, OSBPs, and e-certificates.

    Women & Youth Trade Programs

    Women & Youth Trade Programs

    Gender/youth modules designed for donor funding and inclusive participation.

    Solutions Menu

    Modular tools and programs for comprehensive AfCFTA support.

    AfCFTA Readiness Toolkit

    AfCFTA Readiness Toolkit

    Available for licensing or integration.

    National Implementation Tracker

    National Implementation Tracker

    Customizable for country-specific M&E.

    AfCFTA Explainer Series

    AfCFTA Explainer Series

    Licensable content for widespread dissemination.

    Custom NTFC Training Programs

    Custom NTFC Training Programs

    Tailored capacity building for trade officials.

    Cross-Border Harmonization Tools

    Cross-Border Harmonization Tools

    Tools for OSBPs, RoO, and SPS/TBT alignment.

    Protocol Alignment Support

    Protocol Alignment Support

    Support for Women, SPS, Digital Trade protocols.

    Pilot Case Studies

    Pioneering new approaches for AfCFTA implementation and trade facilitation.

    Digital RoO e-Certificate Pilot

    Digital RoO e-Certificate Pilot

    Testing streamlined issuance and verification of Rules of Origin certificates using blockchain technology in COMESA.

    Status: Ongoing

    Partners: COMESA Secretariat, TradeMark East Africa

    AEO Green Lane Implementation

    AEO Green Lane Implementation

    Piloting Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) green lanes at key SADC border posts to expedite clearance for trusted traders.

    Status: Phase 2

    Partners: SADC Business Council, National Revenue Authorities

    eTrade Readiness for Women Exporters

    eTrade Readiness for Women Exporters

    Assessing and building capacity for women-led SMEs in ECOWAS to leverage e-commerce for AfCFTA opportunities.

    Status: Planning

    Partners: ECOWAS Commission, SheTrades Initiative

    Tested Case Studies

    Demonstrable impact and results from our AfCFTA initiatives.

    EAC–AfCFTA OSBP Protocol Alignment Mapping

    EAC–AfCFTA OSBP Protocol Alignment Mapping

    Mapped OSBP procedures against AfCFTA requirements for seamless trade facilitation.

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    Donor-Funded Gender Toolkit for Trade Ministries

    Donor-Funded Gender Toolkit for Trade Ministries

    Developed and deployed a gender-responsive toolkit used by 3 trade ministries to integrate women in trade.

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    Youth-Focused Export Training for AfCFTA

    Youth-Focused Export Training for AfCFTA

    Designed and delivered export training programs empowering youth entrepreneurs under AfCFTA.

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    Our Engagement Model

    Providing value at every step of the partnership journey.

    AfCFTA Policy Briefs

    🎁 Free Access (Carrot):

    Free 2-page overviews

    🔐 Engagement Trigger (Stick):

    Full roadmap → funded engagement

    Gender Toolkit

    🎁 Free Access (Carrot):

    Sample module

    🔐 Engagement Trigger (Stick):

    Full package w/ delivery plan = licensing

    NTFC Training

    🎁 Free Access (Carrot):

    Agenda preview

    🔐 Engagement Trigger (Stick):

    Full program = $15K–$50K

    Implementation Tracker

    🎁 Free Access (Carrot):

    Demo view

    🔐 Engagement Trigger (Stick):

    Country customization = funded rollout

    Donor Engagement Pack

    🎁 Free Access (Carrot):

    Free download

    🔐 Engagement Trigger (Stick):

    Drip sequence: case study → call → proposal

    Let's Build It Together.

    Co-Design an AfCFTA Program That Works. We support proposals aligned with AfCFTA Protocols, SDGs, WTO TFA, and national trade goals.

    Download Donor Engagement PackBook Strategy Briefing Call

    Our Donor Pack includes sector logic, costed menu, M&E structure, and theory of change for 5 ready-to-fund initiatives.

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