AfCFTA Students Club

The establishment of these clubs on tertiary campuses in Africa marks a significant milestone in our collective pursuit of fostering deeper engagement and understanding of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. With the AfCFTA poised to reshape Africa’s economic landscape, it is imperative that academia plays a pivotal role in analyzing, interpreting, and advocating for its implications.

The GITFiC AfCFTA Tertiary Students Club serves as a platform for students, faculty members, and researchers to convene, deliberate, inform, sensitize and collaborate on issues pertaining to regional integration, trade policies, economic development, and related themes within the context of the AfCFTA. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the club aims to explore the multifaceted dimensions of the AfCFTA, encompassing trade dynamics, legal frameworks, socio-economic impacts, and opportunities for sustainable growth across African nations.

This initiative holds profound relevance in academia for several reasons. Primarily, it provides a forum for academic discourse and intellectual exchange, facilitating the dissemination of knowledge and insights derived from scholarly research and analysis on the AfCFTA.

By harnessing the expertise and diverse perspectives within our academic community, the club endeavors to generate innovative ideas, stimulate critical thinking, and contribute to the body of knowledge surrounding regional integration and trade dynamics in Africa. The club aims to chart a course towards a more equitable, and interconnected Africa, where every individual and community can thrive.

Furthermore, the Club offers invaluable experiential learning opportunities for students by bridging the gap between theory and practice. Through seminars, workshops, and collaborative initiatives, students gain practical insights into the complexities and nuances of the regional trade agreements, while honing their analytical, research, and advocacy skills. Moreover, active engagement with the AfCFTA agenda equips students with a deeper understanding of global economic trends, thereby enhancing their competitiveness in the global job market and empowering them to become informed global citizens.

At its core, the formation of the GITFiC AfCFTA Club underscores our commitment to fostering partnerships, knowledge exchange, advocacy and interdisciplinary dialogue between academia, industry, government, and civil society stakeholders. By serving as a nexus for knowledge exchange and collaboration, the club seeks to forge meaningful connections with external partners, including policymakers, businesses, international organizations, and community groups, to facilitate evidence-based policy formulation, promote inclusive economic development, and advance regional integration objectives.

In essence, the establishment of the GITFiC AfCFTA Club represents a bold and forward-thinking initiative which heralds a new chapter in Africa’s academic journey, characterized by a collective dedication to innovation and societal impact. As we embark on this transformative endeavor, we invite all members of Africa’s academic community to join us in shaping the discourse, driving positive change, and realizing the immense potential of the AfCFTA to propel Africa towards a more prosperous and sustainable future.