Africa: Regional Trade Can Power Africa's Growth

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Washington — Expanded regional agricultural trade has the potential to power Africa's economic growth and food security, says a senior official with the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Through its three African regional trade hubs, USAID coordinates with African-led bodies such as the African Union and the Southern African Development Community to facilitate cross-border trade and to attract foreign investment, Todd Amani said at a January 9 forum on removing trade barriers in Africa.The forum was held at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, a research institute named for the 28th U.S. president. Amani is USAID deputy assistant administrator for Africa.

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