awei

A self-paced AWEI e-learning journey 

Developed in partnership with the Atlas Network based on research undertaken by Dr Biandri Joubert

In this one-hour learning journey, you will learn about the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)  and its Non-Tarriff Barriers (NTBs) mechanism. You will also learn that the opportunities offered by the AfCFTA to grow trade in wild meat will be greatly facilitated by identifying and addressing the NTBs that restrict this trade. And you will also be presented with policy recommendations to address NTBs and AWEI's plans for next steps.

aweiPart A - Read

(15 minutes)

First, for future reference, please download the full research report here. 

Second, please read the summary of this report here.

Reflective learning questions:

  • What do other countries in Africa buy from your country?
  • What are areas for potential growth in exports from your country to the rest of Africa?

Optional reading opportunity: 

Part B - Watch

(45 minutes)

Watch, and as needed rewatch, this series of seven short videos.

Video 1 - Introduction to the Series

Reflective learning questions:

  • Does your country export any wildlife products such as wild meat? 
     
  • Is there a potential to scale up exports of wildlife products?

Video 2 - Overview of the Research

Reflective learning questions:

  • Why is this research looking at the AfCFTA and its NTB mechanism? 
     
  • Why is the AfCFTA of particular relevance to the wild meat sector?

Video 3 - African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

Reflective learning questions:

  • How does the AfCFTA relate to the African Union? 
     
  • What is the potential contribution of the AfCFTA to sustainable development in Africa? 

Video 4 - Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs)

Reflective learning questions:

  • What are examples of NTBs to trading in Africa faced by exporters in your country? 
     
  • What are examples of NTBs affecting exports of wildlife products including wild meat from your country?

Video 5 - Policy Recommendations - AfCFTA NTB Mechanism

Reflective learning questions:

  • What is an example of an NTB which could be submitted to the AfCFTA NTB mechanism? 
     
  • Regarding the export of wild meat from your country, what role could the AfCFTA NTB mechanim play?

Video 6 - Policy Recommendations - Beyond the Mechanism

Reflective learning questions:

  • What is an example of an NTB could be addressed by your government? 
     
  • Regarding the trade of wild meat from your country, what could your government do to facilitate exports?

Video 7 - Concluding Remarks and Next Steps

Reflective learning questions:

  • What are the key barriers in your country to exporting wild meat to other countries in Africa? 
     
  • How can your government facilitate intra African trade in wildlife products including wild meat?

Thank you for undertaking this learning journey. We hope that it stimulated your thinking on the prospects of intra Africa trade in wild meat.

Have you identified NTBs that could be addressed through the AfCFTA mechanism or perhaps at the national level? Do you see critical next steps that need to be taken to scale up the trade in wild meat in Africa, and, indeed, the trade in wildlife products in general?

If, so, we would be keen to hear from you. Please contact us by email.