Source: Xinhua| 2019-11-29 21:11:09|Editor: xuxinVideo Player CloseADDIS ABABA, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on Friday blamed low intra-Africa trade as a major factor for uneven economic development levels among the five African regions. The ECA called for concerted efforts to augment the "very low" level of intra-Africa trade, noting that "African countries are among the least competitive in the world trade." In a statement issued on Friday, it said low intra-Africa trade has created uneven economic growth among the five African regions. A successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) would help elevate intra-Africa trade "to the whole new level," it said. The ECA, which also on Friday released a comprehensive report on trade facilitation in north Africa region for enhanced regional economic integration, said "intra-north African trade remains very low despite the strong potential among North African economies."

Source: The North Africa Journal November 29, 2019 13:07 UTC