We are pleased to announce the publication of the first issue of AOCTAH MAG, our biannual magazine dedicated to cross-border trade issues in West Africa and the Sahel.
Published under the theme “Cross-Border Trade Fluidity in West Africa: Challenges, Innovations and Commitments”, this inaugural edition provides an in-depth analysis of the challenges that continue to hinder regional trade while highlighting innovative initiatives and committed stakeholders working towards more fluid, inclusive and competitive trade.
Through its various sections, AOCTAH MAG offers a comprehensive perspective on trade facilitation mechanisms, field experiences, digital solutions, as well as policies and programmes that contribute to strengthening regional economic integration.
Highlights of this issue include:
- The regulatory framework governing regional trade in West Africa and the challenges related to its implementation;
- WACTAF’s role in transforming cross-border trade;
- The results of the Road Fluidity Operation (RFO) along key trade corridors;
- Digital innovation through the Road Fluidity application;
- The Trade Obstacles Alert Mechanism (TOAM);
- Actions undertaken under the Regional Agricultural Market Integration Programme (PRIMA);
- A field investigation in Mali on road harassment and trade barriers;
- A special feature on the onion value chain in West Africa;
- Inspiring testimonies from women entrepreneurs in Burkina Faso;
- The contribution of the Network of Journalists for the Promotion of Agro-Sylvo-Pastoral and Fisheries Products in West Africa and the Sahel (ReJPAH-WAS).
This publication reflects WACTAF’s vision of promoting harmonized, secure and integrated intra-regional trade that contributes to food security, economic growth and sustainable development across West Africa and the Sahel.
Download and read the first issue of AOCTAH MAG today.
