The Pittsburgh Summit on 25th September was another chance to highlight the need to bring Africa into the center of the global economic recovery. MORE
Host an Upcoming G20 in Africa: Africa must be integrated into discussions on the global economic recovery. Made up of 900 million potential producers and consumers, Africa has enormous potential to bring long-term benefits to the rest of the world. The continent offers untapped resources-agricultural potential, economic opportunities and energy supplies-that could help resolve many of the world's current challenges. The first task of the G20 must be to bring Africa and other developing nations into the center of the global economic recovery plan. To acknowledge the importance of Africa and take the first step towards cultivating the potential of the continent, the G20 should agree to hold an upcoming Summit in Africa. Doing so will showcase the importance of the continent as a world partner and emphasize that Africa must be a part of the solution....
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Trade Chapter from DATA Report 2007. PDF Download. MORE
Trade Chapter from DATA Report 2008. PDF Download. MORE
One of the most important tools in the fight against poverty is trade. The Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is one way in which the U.S. has worked to open its markets to African producers.
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In November 2008, ONE delivered its transition briefing, "From Vision to Action: Realizing the Potential for Development in an Obama Administration," to President-elect Obama's transition team. PDF Download. MORE
Trade Chapter from DATA Report 2006. PDF Download. MORE
Trade that creates economic growth and opportunities for the poorest poeple is key to ending poverty in the long-term. MORE
The Africa Trade Initiative emphasizes the urgent need for further opening of EU and US markets to African products, reform of subsidies that harm African producers and enhanced aid for trade commitments that address Africa's supply-side challenges
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