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WEBINAR RECORDING | Unpacking the African Continental Free Trade Agreement and the opportunities it presents to agriculture in South Africa

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WEBINAR RECORDING | Unpacking the African Continental Free Trade Agreement and the opportunities it presents to agriculture in South Africa

CDH, Trade Law Centre and the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa provided a high-level discussion on how the African Continental Free Trade Agreement affects your business.

17 Mar 2021 1 min read Webinar Article

Guest speakers, Trudi Hartzenberg, Executive Director (TRALAC) and Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist (Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa) provided a high-level discussion on how AfCFTA affects your business.
The webinar was facilitated by CDH Director and Sector Head in the Agriculture, Aquaculture & Fishing Sector, Andre de Lange and moderated by CDH Dispute Resolution Director, Jackwell Feris.

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