Economy
Ethiopia Prepares AfCFTA Trade Guide and Portal to Boost Exports
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AI SUMMARY
Ethiopia is developing a step-by-step trading guide and digital portal to help local businesses navigate export procedures under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
- Ethiopia is preparing a step-by-step trading guide and a digital information portal for the African Continental Free Trade Area.
- A workshop in Addis Ababa brings together government and private-sector representatives to examine requirements including rules of origin, customs procedures, and export licences.
- Trade and Regional Integration Minister Kassahun Gofe stated the tools will provide information for businesses, including those led by women and youth.
- Kenenisa Lemi, secretary-general of the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations, highlighted that adequate trade information supports small and medium-sized businesses.
- The AfCFTA's broader digital infrastructure includes an e-Tariff Book and a rules-of-origin module to assist traders.
- Ethiopia already operates the Ethiopian Customs Trade Portal, which provides online customs submissions, tariff information, and tax simulation.
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