The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is convening an Expert Group Meeting (EGM) in Douala, Cameroon, from June 20-22, 2024. The meeting aims to review the eleventh draft edition of the flagship report on Assessing Regional Integration in Africa (ARIA-11).
The report assesses Africa’s progress towards economic integration, particularly since the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
The meeting brings together representatives from Regional Economic Communities (RECs), the African Union Commission (AUC), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and other stakeholders. They will review the draft report, share experiences, and gather feedback to finalize the study. The goal is to advance Africa’s integration agenda and pave the way for a continental customs union and common market.
This meeting is a critical step towards realizing the vision of a united and economically robust African continent.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
