Let Africa Trade With Africa

In Africa, non-tariff trade barriers raise transaction costs and limit the movement of goods, services, people and capital across borders. To further development, African governments must embrace regional integration, break down these barriers and help Africans trade with each other.

[@donjiaye6263]

Yes it only Africans can make things easier for one another by Loving one another.

[@deloresvickers8388]

I agree, that Black people can and should help each other. We are Family!

[@noahbowie5985]

Africa needs to help Africa. The potential is there but relying on outside powers will do nothing, Africa needs to help itself as the whole world especially Africa will benefit

[@lambiliabrown7786]

They have to get out of colonial mindset. Africa must start seeing African Goods as beautiful and great not only things from the Western world...

[@therwandannoble2034]

Lambilia Brown You don't know what you are talking about. Your emotions are higher than logics. Show me an African laptop that can rival American, then I'll buy 2 African laptops. Give me ine example of things we buy from West when we have them locally ?

[@lambiliabrown7786]

@@therwandannoble2034 - Africans can always create their own laptops. if they're given the necessary tools they can make one. You should study a little bit about economics then you would understand what I mean by buying and seeing African things as good as Western things.

[@slimpickens5730]

"If they are given their own tools"? You sound silly. We are free to develop its the old leaders who keeps us under constant duress. Or in the case of HRH Kagame stays charismatic while picking off anyone who dares challenges him........grow up ya KNOW NOTHING JACKASS PEASANT!!!

[@therwandannoble2034]

Ms. Tritesearia Cammy Fantasy wish.

[@noahbowie5985]

Some African goods are amazing whereas others are not. But over quite a lot of time African goods, such as technology, may be better than goods that come from the America, Europe or China. Some people might call it a fantasy others would call it the future

[@delonthomas2772]

Africa should have one currency to trade all their goods with each other

[@fitawrarifitness6842]

It will happen. ECOWAS has a 2020 Target and East Africa is in negotiations.

[@mmdoz711]

Yay-------!!!!!!AFRICA TRADING WITH AFRICA!!! ITS about time ! Now We Talking Africa !! So. HAPPY FOR THE AFRICANS!

[@NoName-be8vp]

7 years later after this video was uploaded, that dream is coming true

[@lambiliabrown7786]

It's so sad they don't acknowledge this was created during the Berlin Conference so that Africa can remain poor.

[@vanengelen31]

I disagree, I think it's better than sending everything over sea. This Trading is going to bring PROSPERITY to AFRICA🌞

[@birdyelke775]

@ Lambilia, our government knows, but they are traitors, they kept bending infront of them, Its the AU elected president, An African woman, bold mother, who had even asked the men to step aside, who had voice it out loud and clear, instead even Koffee, was the puppet of UN, and had never been able to voice out of African advantages. when as a people you feel low due to lowself esteem, there's not much you can do, isn'it?

[@birdyelke775]

@David Miles yet, they had choices to redrawn and stand their ground, and make better decision. Chinese was in the same situation now, they had arrived on the continent, and We are ready to sold away and we shouldn't blamed no one but our thick brain. We had good wise advisor, let listen and make used of what we had...

[@noahbowie5985]

@David Miles undemocratic countries such as Ethiopia are transitioning towards democracy, some have already arrived. There are pockets where corruption has been largely dealt with and over time those pockets will grow. The African Union has taken steps to crack down on corruption in its member states, which is all of Africa. So while a lot of work needs to be done to bring the dark days of the last few decades in Africa to a close it's clear that progress is being made in many parts.

[@alexadjekum1543]

Africa why did it take you so long? Finally. I really think leadership is where we fall short

[@MM-np4md]

Yep

[@magdalenabrandt1978]

Where to apply for afcfta

[@steppaboss]

I am so happy to see all the progress in Mama Africa. 👍✊one love one heart

[@magdalenabrandt1978]

Where to apply for afcfta

[@martinroya2741]

we also want a real BLACK chairperson of the African Union Commission. We're talking Africa here not these sellouts

[@jimmyandtheresurrection7247]

We love you my people. Go africa go. Im way down here in the the west. But i soon come. RASTAFARI !!!!

[@kuntavibration3092]

Let's do this.... ONE AFRICA......ONE VIBRATION

[@Katabwa]

Try to forcus on positive Africa and fight corruption among leaders.. They are the one who's keeping Africa behind.. Africa right now is making good progress big time.. Pay attantion to her.. She will eventually win.. I love Africa.. Africa is the future for all backs around the world today.. Just pay attation to her..

[@shifanabukeera86]

I wonder why we didn't sort these issues and long time ago, we are busy exporting tinned tomatoes from Europe instead of trading with our brothers and sisters.

[@ahuletey]

Africans must have done this for long time , we must unite or we perish .

[@ericfelder2282]

One thing is for sure is when outside influence doing business with Africa doesn't benefit Africa. Africa needs to do business with one another. It's Cutting Out The Middle Man.

[@Krainzy401]

When World Banks pokes its nose somewhere it does not sound good. Beware, Africans! The Masai warrior - TMW -

[@Kalydosos]

*Abba Gerard* Absolutely agree with you.....

[@godreymwanje985]

U mean to say the Nafisatou rapist story wt its former boss DSK

[@TWUMKWAME5]

We are waking up and we will get it right. We have to do it nobody will do it for us.

[@anitaneal3082]

The afarican will and are going to awake because they been through a lot of evil. People but the universe is telling and us to awake because it is your responsibility to create a new thing and it will be done

[@demarkish9098]

✊🏿

[@marissafelder4082]

I am so looking forward to Africa trading with Africa. My hope is that the entire continent becomes strong and flourishes as a great nation!!

[@carolcedeno1521]

I TRULY WONDER WHY IT TOOK SUCH SUFFERING AND DEPRIVATION, FOR SO MANY DECADES FOR THESE SO CALLED EXPERTS TO FIGURE THIS OUT. THERE IS MUSH TO GAIN BY WORLD BANK AND OTHER CAPITALIST NATIONS. THIS VIDEO IS QUITE CALCULATED, MAKE NO MISTAKE. LETS KEEP OUR AFRICAN EYES ON THE PRICE, YES PRICE!!! LOVE AND LIGHT BROTHERS. WAKE UP AFRICA?????

[@amankwaabeatriceoseioosei4667]

We Africans a biting ourselves & also out brethren. Sometimes,l say we don't love each other & its bad.

[@nigistisoloda65]

Make it easy people, make it work....???? Don't let enemies win between you...!!!! Let Africa rise up high...!!!!

[@isiahmatthews]

This is the reason why Africa new name should be called. Africans United for Africa

[@mucholangs]

You have to ban foreign imports. There is a lot of dumping that is killing African industries. Dangote, Africa's richest man got so rich in part because Nigeria banned importation of cheaper cement. Most of the wealth Dangote has accumulated would have gone to China without cement ban. Now because of his wealth, Dangote has diversified heavily into other areas, such as agriculture, oil refinery, telecom, port operations, etc.

[@kemaltabessekemaltabesse4567]

we must import and export from one another instead of importing from Asia and Europe so that we can serculat our economy

[@lesleykramer7207]

Finally, a comment from someone with common sense!

[@FirstEye999]

Thank you WorldBank for posting this video, i love to see positive images of Africa as oppoesed to the usual slums and hunger were shown via the media. I can see on the side bar that you have others that i know i'm just gonna love; i'm subscribing!!!

[@adetunjiadeobaiii5829]

It took 6 six years but Africa is making tremendous strides towards the free movement of goods and services!

[@marcelinocambanda2511]

We have, as Afrikans a big market, for our own produkts.

[@irenewheatley9097]

Make Africa great forever, Africans must change their mindset in loving themselves and each other, we must promote us and again love ourselves !!!!! this is the only way out! Let us stop stop corruption, promote patriotism, confidence and courage. We don’t need no fake Chinese to built our countries let get our hands dirty and minds together! Those people don’t give a mug about us they are preparing their people to take over the continent Africa .

[@juliusmaehlich3138]

Irene Wheatley. Too late , the Chinese has two boots in Africa already and not going now where.

[@5annent]

Africa is the one!) With All the Resources!) the World uses to enrich their economies!) It's ridiculous)

[@chingychangy2257]

No Foreign ownership...contracts only. AU Members can fix it....as in fix the transportation services connections. Foreigners own control and profit most.

[@DV-lr8ec]

That's something I learned working with the Jews long ago... they won't sell you a building to run a business, they will only lease it to you

[@impalabirungi6079]

This is going to work. Thank you Africa.

[@InfiniteSpaceMind]

Did you Guys noticed that this video was uploaded in 2012? You can ask yourself why you are being Recommended to watch it in 2019? Can anyone tell me why?

[@fitawrarifitness6842]

It probably was tagged "interAfrica trade", "African free trade" or "boarder less Africa", these topics are trending and the KZbin algorithm would pic it up.

[@dorciaparham1322]

"Africa the Motherland" NO PARNERSHIPS NEEDED FROM ANYONE OTHER THAN with AFRICA. US, CHINA & INDIA get out!

[@Africaunite2020]

Great show...spread the word please

[@leroythomas4967]

The world is afraid of Africa, simply because her resources are not limited, and because of this, Africa could, and will become the very next super power. The world knows this, and this is why they all scramble to keep their hand on her. But, it's only a matter of time before Africa's power becomes unstoppable. As with those of her decent around the world. It's past due for Africa to rule with great success. She once ruled, and will rule again.

[@nickyapenahier9214]

First i seen Western media give some good highlights on Africa

[@TreesCanHelp]

Very interesting report and I hope that this situation will be improved shortly. It will help African countries develop their economies significantly, but maybe more importantly; provide jobs and make more food available at lower prices.

[@2face60]

the solution to Africa is to become one union. the separation has always been the reason why Africa failed. create jobs with the resources you have. supply and demand.

[@mdndirangu]

This is very interesting observa

[@annabelle7123]

I was not in love with free trade idea, but this, intra-African trade in food crops, removing trade barriers, reducing transaction costs... seems like a GREAT IDEA :)

[@stephenfrank9735]

Good documentary

[@clt548]

If African countries do not trade in Africa , true it will decline to fall. If Africa do not take over it natural resources it will fall deeper. If Africa don’t take its natural resources , process them into finished goods it will remain poor, and fall deeper. Yes Africa can develop into a formidable power and its people sovereign.

[@zaq12321100]

Africa has made it mandatory to trade with Africa. Period. Starting from today all of Africa including Egypt Morocco and the Arab emirates began Inter- African continental trade with each other. Thats what we want to seeeee!!! Thank you!

[@ItzOmo]

Africa will stand together and be strong together ,Africa for life

[@gibson21ful]

This sounds so good but will it happen. I am totally for this I hope our African leaders will see and be able to react as quickly as possible. This better not be a political way to get people back.

[@wallstreet497]

Traceability is also a serious challenge to know the true origin of the goods coming through close borders. Yes EU countries trade up to 65% within the block however it is easy to trace the origin of the goods and there is also a quota to protect local industries for certain products particularly food dumped on their markets .

[@showman7632]

Traceability of goods will increase as trade increase. Europe also went through the process. The opportunity here is Africa only need to adopt systems in place to improve visibility in its new trade network.

[@janetmwangi3868]

Unity will eliminate this border problem.

[@chingychangy2257]

Are Colonizers involved/a threat in Africa’s inter/intra trade issues? How much money goes to Britain, France, China, other foreigners ...how are they involved????? Africa needs to trade and profit with Africa...no foreign ownership...a no brainer.

[@Msoja8]

Absolutely, we need intra-Africa trade and a common currency.

[@sheritownsend7525]

Isn't this a matter of education? Do Africans understand the relationship between trading within the continent and how it benefits their economic status? You reshape mindsets with education. This type of economics can easily be taught in school. Why would anybody have to LET Africa trade with Africa unless Africa has no control over its trade. The governments within the continent should have already figured this out. So what's the REAL stop?

[@jonathanharraway8639]

Africa needs to learn how to be part of the collective I need to be as one with each other

[@gggfgggh6245]

Good for us

[@Deontjie]

The lack of infrastructure is not the biggest barrier to intra Africa trade. The corrupt officials at the borders are. And the corrupt government's refusal to tackle this problem. It takes transport truckers more than 5 days to cross the Congo border.

[@jeanwilliams-bowens124]

Deon Van der Westhuizen What else is new You are repeating / regurtating

[@manyard5833]

Lets us take ourselfs an gives care to ourselfs an rule ourselfs, without demons flat rule. Jah guide AFRICA

[@mademen806]

Trade in your own currency

[@demarkish9098]

Let’s go my people ✊🏿

[@michaelfredrickvandenberg8554]

my 3 devotions are logistics and gardning and office cleaning

[@umarismail3652]

let there be free access to the passage of business via border to border

[@bitcoinmaster3634]

That was the plan of the Berlin Conference.

[@johnhbaldwin9178]

What Africa needs is a common currency that is used by all the countries on the continent and a bank of Africa in each country to merge the economies and dispense monetary resource for infrastructure projects , housing , schools , hospitals and a common defense.

[@fallalamin8249]

This is a good video which African Leaders should have the gut to watch and take bold steeps to transform Africa. Thank you World Bank for producing this Video.

[@Kemet3.0]

I'm African American now starting to study Africa economy wondering what's going on? Its 7 years later and they still haven't made the changes.

[@derekwright2058]

Also remember I don't want to be perfect because life is not perfect. So yes you will see me at Sports Bar or club dancing and having a drink because I am Human not skeleton.

[@umarismail3652]

one instantaneous means business could trive/boom in africa is to let border countries trade with each other without extensive trade disturbance from d borders.

[@MsTriteseariaCammy]

Why is something that is so logical seemingly the very highly intelligent thing to do so difficult to architect why hasn't this been going on all over Africa from the top to the bottom already. I am so mystified at the current trends on the continent of mother Africa of the things that her leaders have allowed to go on and go unchecked pertaining to its natural wealth and its human wealth. After all of these decades and hundreds of years why wouldn't this already be everyday common happenings on the continent I just really need someone to answer that question.

[@fanakakishale62]

@0:37 while would you say in Kinshasha Brazaville?

[@colinodomino6738]

this should spread accross africansT.V can help

[@thanos3433]

My International Business class brought me here

[@michaelfredrickvandenberg8554]

all the info is in Pretoria south Africa

[@deonnejacobs]

They gotta trade with other countries outside of Africa to make the economy and gain resources knowledge

[@md2v4]

Your the ones in power and you know the problem and how to fix it, then fix it.

[@cujoemblakka1041]

Does it means that the French gets a larger piece of the plunder / pie from those 14 African countries or we end the gravy train right here.

[@ayubajohn1970]

Go Africa

[@cobogosauce5310]

Africans to Africans full stop

[@farmerbold1144]

Its about time for African nations to trade with each other cooperatively for mutual advantage and mutual growth (esp with the spread of democracy and international law enforcement)! So much natural wealth and potential over there in the African continent. Exploited for mutual gain by Africans themselves, then Europeans and Americans and Indians etc (not just communist-Chinese) will be trying hard to immigrate to there to live and raise their families. The rise of the Sub-Saharan African continent is at hand over the coming decades and centuries (as the United States of America gradually but increasingly becomes a lawless, impoverished Latin American country without a clearly defined southern border or illegal-immigration enforcement per liberal-socialists/progressive political influence and growth with the extremely rapid Latino-population growth).

[@safia1114]

This has to happen now!

[@ahpahcheirevolucian9623]

THE CARIBBEAN NEED TO DO THE SAME.

[@AfrikanLifestyle]

Africa more than likely is not imposing these barriers on themselves..Its more like the French and other colonizers who control the region purposefully makes it difficult for intractable continental trade...As long as foreign powers are in place things will continue as they are...

[@showman7632]

Africa will trade with Africa. Just as Europe is trading with Europe and Asia is trading with Asia - Nay sayers and enemies of Africa can go and have drink in River Congo!

[@cujoemblakka1041]

You need trains, to reduce cost, increase tonnage, then use trucks / lorries for local distribution. Famine should be a thing of the past.

[@Ocampodarlyn]

Our initial offer is about 250 Mother Boxes of Zimbabwe Blue intended for Redemption...

[@champ4sho1]

The first move would be to start FTA's in regions and not just open boarders for the entire continent. Southern African can open its boarders among countries Zimbabwe, South Africa, Botswana, Zambia..... this means free trade, workforce and business being done freely with less regulations and fees.

[@BitchChocker]

champ4sho1 why leave out SD, Mozambique, Lesotho, Namibia or Angola as well

[@steppaboss]

@ettekamba6969 open it all👍✊

[@magdalenabrandt1978]

Where to apply for 😮

[@jorgeestemac6336]

The African Union needs to establish standards for nations to be a member of the Afrikan Union, those countries who fail to follow the AU standard, laws and regulations should not be allowed membership, period. Build with only the willing nations that submit to common laws and rules. Let those others join later when they decide to meet the AU conditions for membership.

[@jonathanharraway8639]

It's just a shame in the United States black people we can't get along with each other because we men split up with used to have families knowing families it would help each other out the same thing in Africa you got families helping families you got cousin Aunt uncles Linda live in other countries that need to pull together people need to read rekindle their feelings for each other and the pool together as one family we are all brothers and sisters in the in the diaspora

[@cujoemblakka1041]

Africa needs a commodities Clearinghouse, and dispatching centers. So the trucker leave with all their supporting documents, with fees paid in advance. It put an end to the bribery and corruption. Delay at the border will be a the of the past. Boarders need to go electronic / computerized reduce the paperwork, helps to reduce opertunity for corruption.

[@patrickbangura6873]

This is what I'm dreaming about for Africans to buy from each other companies Ghana buy from south Africa, South Africa buy from Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone buy from Kenya and we have free trade like Europe.

[@PidginDownload]

What kind of non-tariff barriers are we talking?

[@jar9223]

Rail network crisscross the continent is a must.

[@TheLifeTrekker]

Liberalizing trade is good.

[@hayonimengi4171]

Show this video to South Africans 😊

[@ngegbaandrewk7629]

How can that be when Africa can not produce or manufacturer it own produce

[@Head_On]

Are we talking about fruits 🍎 and crafts tradings within Africa of Artificial intelligent production made by Africans? Almost all goods on African markets were imported from either Korea or China. Now,imported goods from China in Kenya 🇰🇪 will be redistributed into other neighboring countries as free trade?

[@fitawrarifitness6842]

Did you watch the video?

[@Head_On]

This is no opportunity for zoogerians to move to settle themselves in other African nations.

[@michaelfredrickvandenberg8554]

i am a level 2 bee status its all in datta base in Pretoria data base treasury in Pretoria

[@sulaak]

Where are the infrastructures to support inter-Africa trade? How can Nigeria integrate its trade with the 15 francophone African that uses the CFA and France central bank?

[@akwaabafarms178]

We need one currency first

[@derekwright2058]

Now the people I will be with they will not make it uncomfortable for me either to do these things

[@MohamedHassan-mc2mc]

Wake up Africa

[@MrBigisking]

yes now

[@tyronewade5788]

Africa wake up stop seeking European approval and guidance !!!

[@crissjackson9852]

Improvement of infrastructure first

[@akueteyakewley7479]

Very good idea, I hope our traitors will not come back again, and we need railway throughout the continent that's all we need