A crucial Guided Business Initiative (GTI) mission ended on Friday in Praia, Cape Verde. This mission aimed to strengthen the economic integration of the country and is carried out within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA

A two-day workshop opened the program, allowing national stakeholders to acquire the knowledge necessary for the effective use of ZLECA instruments. The mission emphasized the importance of regional cooperation and policy harmonization to facilitate cross-border trade. It also highlighted the crucial role of innovation and digitalization in accelerating economic integration in Cape Verde. Entrepreneurs from various sectors, such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, textiles, beverages, and digital services, shared their ambitions to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the ZLECA. Field visits make it possible to identify the particular challenges they face and the opportunities associated with integration into the larger market.