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Implementing trade agreements in AfCFTA

Compiled by Eamonn Ryan from the presentation transcript

At the 2024 GCCA Africa Cold Chain Conference held on August 23 in Cape Town, there was a panel discussion following the presentation by Donald MacKay, CEO of XA Global Trade Advisors, on market expansion and trading opportunities facilitated by the African Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). This is Part 4 of a five-part article.

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Handling these materials involves meticulous procedures to ensure safety and compliance.

Insights from a thermal facility in SA

By Eamonn Ryan, from the transcript

At the HFC Phase Down Workshop hosted by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) on 16/17 September, Martin Botha, a project manager at A-Thermal presented on the topic of ‘Ozone depleting substances (ODS) destruction facilities in South Africa’. The following is his presentation. This is Part 2 of a five-part article.

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These technologies align with international best practices and standards outlined in the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) report.

Destruction of ozone-depleting aubstances

By Eamonn Ryan, from the transcript

At the HFC Phase Down Workshop hosted by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) on 16/17 September, Martin Botha, a project manager at A-Thermal presented on the topic of ‘Ozone depleting substances (ODS) destruction facilities in South Africa’. The following is his presentation. This is Part 1 of a five-part article.

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He cautioned that while policies and tariffs can change rapidly on paper, the reality of constructing roads, railways, and ports takes significantly longer.

The need for strategic partnerships in AfCFTA

Compiled by Eamonn Ryan from the presentation transcript

At the 2024 GCCA Africa Cold Chain Conference held on August 23 in Cape Town, there was a panel discussion following the presentation by Donald MacKay, CEO of XA Global Trade Advisors, on market expansion and trading opportunities facilitated by the African Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). This is Part 4 of an eight-part article. This is Part 3 of a five-part article.

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Many countries rely heavily on a narrow range of basic exports, limiting their economic potential.

Navigating trade dynamics in AfCFTA

Compiled by Eamonn Ryan from the presentation transcript

At the 2024 GCCA Africa Cold Chain Conference held on August 23 in Cape Town, Donald MacKay, CEO of XA Global Trade Advisors, delivered a presentation on market expansion and trading opportunities facilitated by the African Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). This is Part 2 of a five-part article.

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MacKay's presentation was a call to action for stakeholders involved in the African market.

Cold chain market expansion and opportunities under AfCFTA

Compiled by Eamonn Ryan from the presentation transcript

At the 2024 GCCA Africa Cold Chain Conference held on August 23 in Cape Town, Donald MacKay, CEO of XA Global Trade Advisors, delivered a presentation on market expansion and trading opportunities facilitated by the African Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). This is Part 1 of a five-part article.

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