African countries urged to prioritise local consumption
Okonjo-Iweala said Africa’s share of global value chains remains low at only 8% of gross domestic product (GDP), compared to 11% for low-income Asia and 20% for some developed countries.
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Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
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Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has urged African countries to prioritise the consumption of locally made goods to stimulate growth.
Speaking during the Africa