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Non-tariff barriers like sanitary and phytosanitary measures, high levels of income inequality also cited as impeding commerce under Africa trade pact.
It would help them compete for world market share, say experts
The region is in the progress of developing tariff offer for sensitive products.
The poorer regions will have several lost opportunities in global trade.
African countries must work together with the global community to lift the continent out of poverty