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Sponsor: Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry
Period of Consultations: Thu June 19, 2025 to Fri August 29, 2025

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) marked its fifth anniversary on 30th May 2024. In line with the legal provisions of the Agreement, this milestone signals the commencement of a formal review process aimed at assessing its implementation and identifying areas for amendment.This review presents a timely and strategic opportunity for Ghana to evaluate progress made under the AfCFTA, address emerging challenges, and contribute to shaping a more effective and inclusive framework for continental trade. Key areas under consideration for amendment include infrastructure development, harmonization of rules of origin, integration of labour rights, and promotion of industrial diversification.As part of Ghana’s consultative process, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry invites inputs from stakeholders across both the public and private sectors. Your perspectives and recommendations are crucial in ensuring that Ghana’s interests are well-articulated and reflected in the upcoming review.

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) marked its fifth anniversary on 30th May 2024. In line with the legal provisions of the Agreement, this milestone signals the commencement of a formal review process aimed at assessing its implementation and identifying areas for amendment.

Key Provisions / Thematic Areas

  • Establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area
  • Status of the Protocols, Annexes and Appendices
  • Institutional Framework for the establishment of the AfCFTA
  • Continental Preferences
  • Dispute Settlement
  • Protocol on Trade in Goods
  • Customs Cooperations, Trade Facilitation and Transit
  • Technical Assistance, Capacity Building and Cooperation
  • Protocol on Trade in Services
  • Progressive Liberalisation
  • Protocol on Rules and Procedures on the settlement of disputes



Comments

We therefore encourage all relevant institutions, associations, businesses, and individuals with interest or expertise in trade, industry, labour, and development to submit their inputs towards this national effort to reorient the AfCFTA for maximum impact.

Key documents to download

No Document available for this consultation



How to respond

This Consultation is Closed



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ppme@moti.gov.gh



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P.O. BOX MB 47, MINISTRIES, ACCRA-GHANA