Title What does the agreement require the state parties to do?
Description

The Agreement requires the state parties to:



  • progressively eliminate tariffs and non-tariff barriers to trade in goods;

  • progressively liberalize trade in services;

  • cooperate on investment, intellectual property rights and competition policy;

  • cooperate on all trade-related areas;

  • cooperate on customs matters and the implementation of trade facilitation measures;

  • establish a mechanism for the settlement of disputes concerning their rights and obligations; and

  • Establish and maintain an institutional framework for the implementation and administration of the AfCFTA.
Category The Africa Continental Free Trade Area