Afreximbank, through its training arm AFRACAD, in partnership with the International Trade Centre (ITC), has announced the launch of a new free online training programme titled “How to Export with AfCFTA.” The initiative is designed to help African entrepreneurs and enterprises take full advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and strengthen intra-African trade.
According to Afreximbank, the course aims to provide African businesses with the knowledge and skills to seize the growing opportunities within the continent. “With only 16% of African exports currently happening within Africa, this programme seeks to empower exporters and aspiring exporters to unlock untapped potential and expand confidently across African markets,” the statement said.
The How to Export with AfCFTA Online Training Programme offers practical knowledge and tools to help participants trade effectively under AfCFTA. It covers essential areas such as The Opportunity of Intra-African Trade, Getting Your Business Ready for Export, Researching African Markets, Developing an African Market, Market Access Conditions, Financing Intra-African Trade, Intra-African Logistics, and Standards under the AfCFTA.
“This comprehensive course delivers everything you need to know to trade effectively in Africa,” ITC added, stressing the importance of equipping African businesses to compete in the regional market.
The training is open to entrepreneurs, exporters, and small and medium-sized businesses across Africa and will run until December 31, 2025. Interested participants can register through the Afreximbank Academy portal at afreximbankacademy.org.