1、AfCFTA Implementation:Learnings from Value Chains and Regional BlocsW H I T E P A P E RM A Y 2 0 2 6Images:Adobe StockDisclaimer This document is published by the World Economic Forum as a contribution to a project,insight area or interaction.The findings,interpretations and conclusions expressed he
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3、of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,including photocopying and recording,or by any information storage and retrieval system.ContentsExecutive summary 3Introduction 41 Findings:Key insights to inform AfCFTA implementation 7Insight 1 Establishing integrated
4、 customs processes 7Insight 2 Advancing mutual recognition of standards 9Insight 3 Recognizing the challenge of domestic taxes and fees 10Insight 4 Reporting of tariff barriers and NTBs 11Insight 5 Geography and security matter 12Conclusion and way forward 13Appendix:List of acronyms 14Contributors
5、15Endnotes 16AfCFTA Implementation:Learnings from Value Chains and Regional Blocs2Executive summaryThe African Continental Free Trade Area(AfCFTA)has the potential to transform Africas economic landscape by deepening regional integration,strengthening value chains and expanding intra-African trade.R
6、ealizing this potential,however,will depend not only on ratification and legal commitments,but on effective implementation at borders,along trade corridors and within domestic regulatory institutions.This white paper was developed under the World Economic Forums initiative,Forum Friends of the Afric