Technology, not tariffs, now key to unlocking African trade
A new report by TradeMark Africa (TMA) shows that tariffs are no longer the main obstacle to commerce. Instead, procedural barriers and standards requirements now dominate Africa trade.
Better technology adoption is emerging as a more effective way to dismantle the persistent web of non-tariff barriers (NTBs) weighing on African trade.
A new report by TradeMark Africa (TMA) shows that tariffs are no longer the main obstacle to commerce. Instead, procedural barriers and standards requirements now dominate, constraints that can be eased through greater use of technology.