Resources
Knowledge, Tools and Frameworks for Africa's Transformation
GCATRED provides a comprehensive library of resources to support governments, investors, enterprises and civil society in advancing Africa’s trade, investment and sustainable development agenda. Access reports, frameworks, policy briefs, maps and data.
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Guides and Reports
In-depth publications on trade corridors, investment frameworks, sectoral analysis and African development.
Maps and Data
Interactive maps, trade corridor data, economic indicators and visualisations of Africa’s trade landscape.
Policy Frameworks
Strategic frameworks, policy briefs and alignment documents connecting GCATRED’s work to AfCFTA, Agenda 2063 and SDGs.
Member Resources
Exclusive resources for GCATRED members, including toolkits, templates and member-only publications.
Annual Reports
GCATRED’s annual alignment and impact reports, financial statements and institutional updates.
External Resources
Curated resources from partners, research institutions and international organisations.
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Guides and Reports
Type:Â Guide
African Trade Corridors: A Complete Guide
A comprehensive guide to Africa’s 20+ major trade corridors, including country profiles, sector opportunities and investment potential.
Format:Â PDF | 120 Pages
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Type:Â Guide
AfCFTA Implementation Guide for SMEs
A practical guide for small and medium enterprises seeking to benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Format:Â PDF | 85 Pages
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Type:Â Report
Ethical Investment in Africa: An ESG Framework
A comprehensive framework for ESG screened, community centred investment across African markets.
Format: PDF | 95 Pages
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Type:Â Report
Africa’s Blue Economy: Investment Opportunities
An analysis of investment opportunities in Africa’s blue economy, including fisheries, aquaculture, maritime transport and marine tourism.
Format:Â PDF | 75 Pages
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Type:Â Policy Brief
Gender and Trade: A Policy Brief
A policy brief on the intersection of gender equality and trade, with recommendations for inclusive trade policy.
Format:Â PDF | 40 Pages
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Type:Â Report
Infrastructure Finance in Africa
A comprehensive analysis of infrastructure financing mechanisms, PPP frameworks and investment opportunities across Africa.
Format:Â PDF | 110 Pages
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Infrastructure Finance in Africa
Maps and Data
Visualising Africa's Trade Landscape
Africa’s Trade Corridors Interactive Map
An interactive map of all major African trade corridors, including country profiles, corridor length and key sectors.
Features:Â Zoom, click for details, download options
CTA: Launch Map (Launching Soon)
Africa’s Regional Economic Communities (RECs)
A comprehensive map of Africa’s eight major Regional Economic Communities, including member states and integration progress.
Features:Â Downloadable PDF | 12 Pages
Download Map (Launching Soon)
African Trade Statistics Dashboard
An interactive dashboard with trade statistics for all 54 African nations, including imports, exports and intra-African trade.
Launch Dashboard (Launching Soon)
AfCFTA Implementation Tracker
A live tracker of AfCFTA implementation progress across African nations, including tariff reduction, trade facilitation and institutional development.
Launch Tracker (Launching Soon)
Policy Frameworks
Frameworks Guiding Africa's Transformation
African Union Agenda 2063
Description: The Africa We Want, a 50 year transformative agenda for inclusive and sustainable development.
Key Aspirations:
Aspiration 1: A Prosperous Africa
Aspiration 2: An Integrated Continent
Aspiration 4: A Peaceful and Secure Africa
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 African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
Description:Â The world’s largest free trade area by number of participating countries, creating a single continental market.
Key Elements:
Trade in goods and services
Investment protection
Competition policy
Intellectual property rights
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UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Description:Â A globally recognised framework for sustainable development, adopted by all UN Member States.
GCATRED Focus SDGs:
SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
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UNCTAD Principles
Description: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s framework for fair, transparent and inclusive trade practices.
Key Principles:
Fair trade practices
Transparency in trade
Inclusive trade policy
Development centred trade
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WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
Description:Â A World Trade Organization agreement aimed at expediting the movement and clearance of goods across borders.
Key Elements:
Customs modernisation
Non-tariff barrier reduction
Single window systems
Authorised operator programmes
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Strategic Alignment
Aligned with the Continent's Own Blueprints
| Framework | GCATRED Alignment |
|---|---|
| African Union Agenda 2063 | Aspirations 1 (A Prosperous Africa), 2 (An Integrated Continent), and 4 (A Peaceful and Secure Africa) |
| African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) | Trade facilitation, SME integration and policy advocacy |
| UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | SDGs 1, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 16 and 17 |
| UNCTAD Principles | Fair, transparent and inclusive trade practices |
| WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement | Reduction of non-tariff barriers and customs modernisation |
Disclaimer
These alignments are consistent with these frameworks. They do not imply formal partnership with or endorsement by these organisations. They form the backbone of GCATRED’s Strategic Objectives (2024-2028) and will be publicly reported in an Annual Alignment and Impact Report.
