Trade facilitation is widely touted in the literature as a means to increase trade, capital
inflows, and economic growth as a result of lower transaction costs; however, its …

In neo-classical theory, evidences are found that human capital is a progressive contributor
of economic growth. However, empirically the relationship may not always hold across the …

Imminent changes to the international monetary system alongside a shift toward more
egalitarian principles of justice in commercial contracts for trade are now taking place. Such …

In this digitally powered twenty-first century global economy, innovative policy solutions are
being generated by leveraging on the role of technologies in unlocking trade relations …

Over the last decades, commerce has continued to serve as one of the strategic enablers of
the African economy. With the recent changes in its trade and international diplomacy …

This chapter is part of wider efforts to explore the issues of economic growth and
development within the context of the benefits of trade liberalization. It focuses on the trade …

Following the expiry of the exemption window for delayed implementation penalties, all
members of the World Trade Organisation are obliged to comply fully with the Trade …

The year 2020 started with a brighter global economy partly due to the partial trade deal
reached by the United States and China. In addition, the International Monetary Fund earlier …

Facilitating end-to-end trade digitalisation requires a thorough grasp of blockchain-powered
information exchange across borders while fostering interoperability among multiple …

African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a free trade agreement among the states of
Africa. The primary goal of this agreement is to make a single market for goods and services …