Made by Africa: Creating Value through Integration
International Trade Centre (ITC)
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Abstract: Africa is full of potential, and the African Continental Free Trade Area is an important key to unlock it. Unleashing continental opportunities requires prioritizing issues, channelling interventions in the right direction and removing barriers in vital sectors. In this report, the International Trade Centre (ITC) examined value chains to identify high-potential sectors for sustainable development in Africa and the bottlenecks for firms. The value chain diagnostic supports the continent by suggesting how governments and businesses can best develop sustainable value chains. The report focuses on four value chains: pharmaceuticals, baby food, cotton clothing and cars. They were selected from 94 promising value chains and reflect African goals to improve food security, health and tech skills – making them strategic choices for governments and investors.