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Trade unions and Trade: The possible effects of the AfCFTA on workers in Chad

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is unlikely to boost intra-trade in Chad, according to our study, which recommends several measures to promote development, growth and poverty reduction in the north-central African country.

10 months ago

Five trade union demands for mainstreaming gender in trade agreements

by Marie Daniel African continental free trade area / gender equality / gender mainstreaming / trade union strategies / trade unions and trade

More action is needed to achieve equity, equality, non-discrimination and women empowerment in trade agreements. Here are five trade union demands for mainstreaming gender in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

11 months ago

Can workers in Ghana’s manufacturing sector gain from the AfCFTA?

by admin African continental free trade area / Ghana / manufacturing / trade and integration / trade unions and trade

Our research shows real opportunities for Ghana to enhance its manufacturing capability and create jobs under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. But for businesses and citizens to fully benefit, stakeholders must address some immediate risks.

1 year ago

What to do about the lack of labour provisions in the AfCFTA agreement

by admin African continental free trade area / decent work agenda / labour provisions / trade union strategies

Seven steps to ensure decent work in Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).

2 years ago

Seven steps to ensure decent work in trade agreements

by Marie Daniel African continental free trade area / decent work agenda / labour provisions / trade union strategies / trade unions and trade

The African Continental Free Trade Area agreement does not include labour provisions or references to the creation of decent work. Here’s how trade unions can argue for inclusion.

5 years ago

Transforming Corporate Governance

by admin African continental free trade area / company research / just transition / MNC database / South African multinational companies / value chains capacity building

The Transforming Corporate Governance Programme provides the labour movement with strategic company research on South African multinational corporations operating in sub-Saharan Africa. The research relates directly to the workers’ own conditions of employment.

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Trade unions and Trade: The possible effects of the AfCFTA on workers in Chad

Five trade union demands for mainstreaming gender in trade agreements

Can workers in Ghana’s manufacturing sector gain from the AfCFTA?

What to do about the lack of labour provisions in the AfCFTA agreement

Seven steps to ensure decent work in trade agreements

Transforming Corporate Governance

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