Continental FrameworkAfrican Union
AU Framework Alignment
Private Sector & Trade Sector
Analyzing alignment with African Union instruments including Agenda 2063, the Maputo Protocol, and other continental frameworks.
Overall AU Alignment
70%
Instruments Analyzed
2
AU frameworks reviewed
Cross-Cutting Themes
4
Thematic areas covered
Gap Analysis Summary: Private Sector & Trade
Overall Alignment
68%Moderate Gap
AU Framework Alignment
70%Minor Gap
UN Framework Alignment
65%Moderate Gap
0
Critical Gap
0
Significant Gap
1
Moderate Gap
1
Minor Gap
0
Fully Aligned
Key Findings
- 0 instruments show full alignment with EAC frameworks
- 2 total areas identified for improvement
- AU alignment (70%) is stronger than UN alignment (65%)
2018Partial AlignmentMinor Gap
African Continental Free Trade Area
AfCFTA
72%
Alignment Score
The world's largest free trade area by number of countries, creating a single continental market for goods and services, with free movement of businesspersons and investments.
Monitoring Body
AfCFTA Secretariat
Reporting Cycle
Annual
Key Provisions
Elimination of tariffs on 90% of goods
Progressive liberalization of trade in services
Cooperation on investment, intellectual property rights
Competition policy and e-commerce
Relevant Articles for Private Sector & Trade
All provisions
2003Partial AlignmentModerate Gap
Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme
CAADP
65%
Alignment Score
Africa's policy framework for agricultural transformation, wealth creation, food security and nutrition, economic growth and prosperity.
Monitoring Body
NEPAD Agency
Reporting Cycle
Biennial
Key Provisions
Pillar I: Land and water management
Pillar II: Market access
Pillar III: Food supply and hunger
Pillar IV: Agricultural research
Relevant Articles for Private Sector & Trade
Pillar II: Market Access
Cross-Cutting Themes
Trade Facilitation
SME Development
Investment
Regional Value Chains