TFG heard from BACB’s Jeff Fallon, arguing that deeper Africa-Europe integration will be challenging in the new environment – here’s why.

The economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic are of an unprecedented scale in Europe. The twin supply-demand shock has resulted in the halting of production (at least partially) in many… read more →

The magnitude and complexity of the OBOR project creates numerous policy challenges for countries in the region seeking to benefit from its implementation thus, the need for policy cooperation.

Banks, fintechs, and other vendors have a pivotal role to play in this situation to support communities and try to help the economy moving in the short and long term.

How are the rights and obligations of the parties to a credit affected on account of missed deadlines caused by these force majeure events?

Correspondent Banking should in the future reinvent itself to accompany to be an ideal companion to technical assistance and be a key milestone potential ahead for the Africa market.

Vienna, Austria, June 4, 2020 – The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has signed a US$50 million unfunded risk-sharing agreement with the Eastern and Southern African Trade and… read more →

Following several calls by business leaders and groups to provide state support for UK businesses, the UK Government have agreed to support intracompany trade by providing a reinsurance agreement open… read more →

The pandemic can be an opportunity for TFTA Member States to weaponise cooperation not only for fighting against COVID-19, but also to achieve deeper integration which in the long run will boost intra-Tripartite trade.

If we could picture the TIR system being implemented in the post-Covid era, it will be a step way forward in going paperless, reducing trade barriers, as well as adding value to existing transit transportation systems.