Thursday, June 6, 2019

EXCLUSIVE: #PODCAST OUT NOW ON INTERVIEW OF E K BENSAH JR on Africa's Continental Free Trade Area





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EXCLUSIVE:

#PODCAST OUT NOW ON INTERVIEW OF

E K BENSAH JR on

Africa's Continental Free Trade Area


ACCRA, Ghana (6 June, 2019) -- Ahead of the official launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) at the AU Summit in Niger, in July 2019, Africa in Focus/Ecowas Business News has been involved in outreach with strategic stakeholders on AfCFTA.


To this end, AIF's Head of Research & Communications, E K Bensah JR, has participated in an interview for Johannesbourg-based "Kaya FM" tonight. A pre-recording of an interview conducted earlier this week, it airs tonight to help explain the following questions around AfCFTA:


  • What is the concept behind AfCFTA? What is it trying to resolve?

  • Will regional blocs disappear with onset of AfCFTA?

  • We often hear ECOWAS is one of the more advanced regional blocs. What are key developments?

  • Nigeria has not opted into AfCFTA. Can it still proceed?

  • What is difference between signing and ratification?

  • What are benefits of AfCFTA for ordinary people?

  • What about freedom of movement -- will it be only for businessmen?

  • What is roll-out plan for AfCFTA?


DOWNLOAD PODCAST BELOW:




https://www.dropbox.com/s/nmvafk9zjaaghmg/Joburg_KayaFM_interview_EKBensah_Afcfta.wav?dl=0


The Show is called "Karibu", and hosted by Mike Siluma. Show is produced by Duudu Ramela.


Mike Siluma is a seasoned journalist and media professional. He has been in the media space for over 20 years, having worked in print, radio and television. His passion is to enhance dialogue among Africans to promote Pan-Africanism. In line with his forebears, Patrice Lumumba, Kwame Nkrumah and Kenneth Kaunda amongst others.



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