AfCFTA Committee on Digital Trade meets in Nairobi

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye

The AfCFTA Committee on Digital Trade has convened in Nairobi following the completion and adoption of the AfCFTA legal framework for digital trade by the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government. The meeting brought together representatives from State Parties to identify and discuss key priority areas for accelerating the implementation of the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade.

During the session, participants focused on practical actions to unlock the full potential of digital trade for businesses, consumers, and governments across Africa. The Committee emphasized that the Protocol on Digital Trade is a critical tool for building a more integrated, resilient, and inclusive digital economy on the continent.

Key areas of discussion included awareness creation, policy reforms, regulatory coherence, interoperability, digital platform infrastructure solutions, and cooperation on emerging technologies.

The Committee reaffirmed the importance of collaboration among member states to ensure the successful adoption and operationalization of the Protocol, aiming to enhance Africa’s digital trade landscape and economic integration.