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Enhancing Continental Trade Facilitation in Africa

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A multi-week capacity building program brought together 25 trade professionals from 18 African economies to explore critical trade facilitation challenges and opportunities. Participants engaged in dynamic sessions with experts from the Institute for International Trade (University of Adelaide) and special guest speakers, including Australia’s Acting High Commissioner. Candid discussions covered institutional cooperation, ICT infrastructure, barriers to trade for SMEs, and the harmonization of standards. A panel session with the Australian Trade Commissioner for Africa offered insights on regulatory barriers and approaches to boosting cross-continental investment. The program continues to foster expertise, collaboration, and practical strategies for advancing trade facilitation across African economies.

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Navigating the Shifting Currents of Global Trade: SA Business Chamber's Business Talk

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At the South Australian Business Chamber’s “Business Talk” on 10 February 2025, Professor Peter Draper examined the shifting terrain of international trade. He highlighted neomercantilist ambitions, volatility driven by COVID-19 and geopolitical strains, and the possibility of the United States exiting the WTO—an event that could significantly alter tariffs worldwide. In an environment shaped by lingering protectionism since the 2008 financial crisis, he urged businesses to prepare by capitalizing on emerging sectors like green transition technologies, digital transformation, and defence.

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