ESG and the African Continental Free Trade Agreement
The forward momentum of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles, which permeate every aspect of global economic activity, is also evident in the first strides the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) has taken. The AfCFTA' s adoption of ESG principles in a way that is relevant to Africa will enable it to attract capital and achieve its ultimate objective of promoting trade and the free movement of goods, services and people across the continent. AfCFTA is a game changer for the continent if implemented right. There is an entire ecosystem of national, regional, a...