From June 15th to 16th, 2024, the AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum will take place, a major event to discuss the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol and explore concrete steps for its implementation.
The AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum is about to commence, presenting a unique opportunity to drive economic development and technological progress across the African continent. Scheduled from June 15th to 16th, 2024, this event will bring together key players in trade and technology to discuss the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol and explore tangible ways to implement it.
The AfCFTA, or African Continental Free Trade Area, is an ambitious initiative aimed at creating a single market for goods and services in Africa, thereby boosting intra-African trade and fostering economic development. As part of this effort, the Digital Trade Protocol has been developed to facilitate cross-border e-commerce, data protection, cybersecurity, and other aspects of digital trade.
“Exploring the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing the Digital Trade Protocol”
This forum provides an opportunity for governments, businesses, international organizations, and civil society to come together and discuss the crucial importance of digital trade for Africa’s future. It will also explore the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing the Digital Trade Protocol and formulate recommendations to accelerate this process.
Topics addressed at the forum will include the policies and regulations needed to support digital trade in Africa, the infrastructure and technologies required to facilitate cross-border e-commerce, cybersecurity and data protection challenges, and opportunities for African businesses in the field of digital trade.
Leading speakers, industry experts, and policymakers will participate in panel discussions, presentations, and networking sessions to share their knowledge and experiences. The goal is to create constructive dialogue and forge strong partnerships to promote the development of digital trade in Africa.
By bringing stakeholders to the table, the AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum promises to be a key event in catalyzing Africa’s economic transformation in the digital age.
