Webinars
Training of Trainers Webinar on the AfCFTA Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) Online Mechanism
This training of trainers webinar aims to raise awareness and enhance practical knowledge of the AfCFTA NTB Online Mechanism among the private sector, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and other stakeholders trading and facilitating trade under the AfCFTA. Participants will gain hands-on experience on how to report, track, and resolve NTBs.
Objectives
- Introduce participants to the purpose, structure, and functions of the AfCFTA NTB Online Mechanism and the Mobile Reporting Application
- Demonstrate step-by-step procedures for registering, reporting, and following up on NTBs
- Strengthen the capacity of private sector actors, trade support institutions, and government agencies to address NTBs effectively
- Promote cooperation among regional stakeholders in resolving trade barriers
Agenda (3 hours)
| Time | Session | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 10:10 | Welcome remarks and objectives | AfCFTA Secretariat / UNCTAD |
| 10:10 - 10:30 | Achievements so far on the AfCFTA NTB Programme | Video/Infographics |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Resolved NTBs: Testimonial from the Private Sector | Private Sector Representative |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | Demonstration: Using the tradebarriers.africa platform (step-by-step) | AfCFTA Secretariat |
| 11:30 - 12:00 | Q&A Session | All |
| 12:00 - 12:30 | Quiz | Participants |
| 12:30 - 12:50 | Official Launch of the AfCFTA NTB Reporting Tool Kit | Video/Infographics |
| 12:45 - 13:00 | Closing Remarks | AfCFTA Secretariat / UNCTAD |
Target Audience
African Chambers of Commerce, Business Associations, SMEs, exporters, importers, traders, logistics and freight forwarders, National and REC NTB Focal Points, government representatives, and members of AfCFTA National Implementation and Trade Facilitation Committees.
Organised by the AfCFTA Secretariat (Non-Tariff Measures Division) in collaboration with UNCTAD, African Business Chambers and Associations, and Regional Economic Communities.
#TradeEasier Webinar Series (2020)
A series of six regional discussions exploring the reasons for, and solutions to, the main barriers to trade across Africa. Organised by AfCFTA Secretariat, the African Union (Department of Trade and Industry), with the support of UNCTAD.
- 29 September 2020 — Focus on East Africa
- 27 October 2020 — Focus on Southern Africa
- 10 November 2020 — Focus on Central Africa (FR)
- 17 November 2020 — Focus on North Africa (FR)
- 24 November 2020 — Focus on West Africa (FR)
- 8 December 2020 — Focus on West Africa
- 16 December 2020 — Focus on West Africa (FR)