THE AFRICAN TRADE POLICY CENTRE

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THE AFRICAN TRADE POLICY CENTRE

• MAKING TRADE WORK FOR AFRICA

Adeyemi Dipeolu African Trade Policy
Centre Economic Commission for Africa
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Outline

• Why Trade Matters
• Challenges for Africa
• The ATPC 1
• The ATPC 2 Some Outputs
• Future Perspectives
• Partnerships

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Why Trade Matters

• Trade and Development
• Gains from Trade
• Trade as Instrument of Development
• Reality of Increasing Global Integration
• Process of Globalization
• Increasing number of RBTAs
• Reality of Trade Negotiations
• International Commitments

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Challenges For Africa

• Articulation of Policy Responses to Challenge of
  Globalization
• Integrating Trade into National Development
  Strategies
• Improving Abilities and Skills to Negotiate
  International Trade Agreements
• Implementing Trade Agreements

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The ATPC - 1

• Establishment of the ATPC
• Purpose of the ATPC
• Activities of the ATPC
• Services of the ATPC
• Delivery Mode
• Specific Technical Support

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The ATPC (2) Some Outputs

• Increased Participation of African Trade
  Negotiators
• Increased Understanding and Use of ATPC Research
• Increased Knowledge Base on Trade Issues
• More Consultations and Common Positions
• Increased credibility and influence

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Future Perspectives

• Sustaining Current Tempo of Activities
• Coping with Increasing Scope and Complexity
• Overcoming Capacity Constraints
• Meeting Additional Requests
• Promoting Intra-Africa Trade

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Role of Partnerships

• Rationale and Advantages
• Existing Support Base
• Types of Support
• Governance Structures
• Donor Commitment
• G8
• International Community

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Conclusion

• An Invitation to Partnership

• Thank you