Ghana to Integrate More Closely with AfCFTA: Trade Urges Establishment of Trade Desks at Borders

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The call, backed by an assessment of TIDs at selected borders in Ghana, revealed that only a few information desks exist in some of the agencies providing information to SSCBTs on cross-border trade; therefore, the establishment of TIDs is critical to facilitate and improve cross-border trade.

Small-scale cross-border traders (SSCBTs) are advocating the establishment of efficient Trade Information Desks (TIDs) at border points to enhance Ghana’s competitiveness within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework.

The call, backed by an assessment of TIDs at selected borders in Ghana, revealed that only a few information desks exist in some of the agencies providing information to SSCBTs on cross-border trade; therefore, the establishment of TIDs is critical to facilitate and improve cross-border trade.

The traders trust that when fully operational, these desks will provide more comprehensive services that will simplify trade processes, improve compliance and promote Ghana’s active participation in regional trade for economic growth and integration.

The assessment of existing TIDs at border posts in Aflao, Elubo and Paga carried out by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) with funding from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Ghana, forms part of a broader initiative implemented last year on the theme: “Building Resilience of Women & Youth-Led MSMEs through AfCFTA for Green & Inclusive Recovery & Growth.”

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The initiative aims to strengthen the capacity of SSCBTs, ensuring they benefit fully from the opportunities presented by the AfCFTA.