International Trade Agreements & Their Impact
This program helps logistics professionals understand the trade agreements that govern cross-border commerce in Africa and beyond. Knowledge of these frameworks is essential for leveraging preferential tariffs and ensuring compliance.
Topics Covered
- East African Community (EAC) Customs Union
- Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
- African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
- Southern African Development Community (SADC)
- World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements
- Bilateral and multilateral trade agreements
- Rules of origin under different trade blocs
- Preferential tariff utilization
- Non-tariff barriers and their resolution
- Impact of trade agreements on business strategy