Economic Development in Africa Report 2021最新文献

Shared prosperity through the African Continental Free Trade Area: Realizing export potential and challenges towards greater inclusiveness of trade 通过非洲大陆自由贸易区实现共同繁荣:实现出口潜力和挑战，实现更大的贸易包容性

Economic Development in Africa Report 2021 Pub Date : 2021-12-22 DOI: 10.18356/9789210056021c008

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An integrated framework and cost-efficient trade measures 综合框架和具有成本效益的贸易措施

Economic Development in Africa Report 2021 Pub Date : 2021-12-22 DOI: 10.18356/9789210056021c009

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People, informality and inclusivity 人，不拘礼节和包容性

Economic Development in Africa Report 2021 Pub Date : 2021-12-22 DOI: 10.18356/9789210056021c007

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Main messages and policy recommendations 主要信息和政策建议

Economic Development in Africa Report 2021 Pub Date : 2021-12-22 DOI: 10.18356/9789210056021c010

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Introduction. Reaping the potential benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area for inclusive growth 介绍。收获非洲大陆自由贸易区对包容性增长的潜在好处

Economic Development in Africa Report 2021 Pub Date : 2021-12-22 DOI: 10.18356/9789210056021c005

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Abbreviations 缩写

Economic Development in Africa Report 2021 Pub Date : 2021-12-22 DOI: 10.18356/9789210056021c004

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