* The free-trade area is the largest in the world in terms of participating countries since the formation of the World Trade Organization.
* The agreement initially requires members to remove tariffs from 90% of goods, allowing free access to commodities, goods, and services across the continent.
* It seeks to make Africa a one market where there is a free movement of goods and services from one country to another.
* The AfCFTA will boost inter African trade within the 55 African countries on the continent. It covers trade in cultural and creative sector derived goods such as craft, music, books.
The Gambia joined the Agreement in June 2019. So far, a National Committee has been established and a Road Map for the country's implementation of the Agreement has also been drawn. Sensitisation will begin in November.
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African Union Commission
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Economic Commission for Africa
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Gambia Revenue Authority
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Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Ministry of Trade and Industry
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The Gambia Tourism Board
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Ministries of Justice and Finance
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Gambia Revenue Authority
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Gambia Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
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Gambia Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce
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Gambia Goods Market
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Gambia Hoteliers Association
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Gambia Fashion Designer Associations
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Gambia Consumers Protection Association
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