About SITA
Description of SITA's focus and programme aims.
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) sets out to accelerate intra-African trade by creating a single market for goods and services across 54 AU member states. ODI’s policy-relevant analyses and evidence-informed insights aim to support the negotiations and implementation of the AfCFTA.
The Supporting Investment and Trade in Africa (SITA) programme contributes to development goals of African economies and the UK’s efforts to support trade, investment and development on the continent. ODI works in partnership with the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), with support from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO).
The aim in the AU’s Agenda 2063 to transform the structure of African economies by boosting intra-African trade and investment requires the AfCFTA to play a crucial role. The recent UK Integrated Review highlighted the UK’s continued intention to partner with the African Union on free trade. As such, SITA aims to support AfCTA negotiations, assist on country implementation and undertake policy relevant analysis. Our activities include:
Description of SITA's focus and programme aims.
Infographic of SITA's key areas of work.
Video interviews at ODI with AfCFTA experts