African countries urged to prioritise local consumption
Speaking during the Africa Business Forum 2025 held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Okonjo-Iweala said Africa’s share of global value chains remains low at only 8% of gross domestic product (GDP)
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Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) during the Africa Business Forum 2025. (Courtesy photo)
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Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has urged African countries to prioritise the consumption of locally made goods to stimulate growth.
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