Chad

March 24, 2024

What workers know, think, and feel about the AfCFTA

By:

Chad|Ghana|Insights|Kenya|Namibia|Nigeria|Rwanda|Senegal|South Africa|Tunisia

A recent study recommends actions trade unions can take to engage workers in decent work campaigns under the African Continental Free Trade Area.

October 10, 2023

Strengthening workers’ rights and decent work in Chad amid AfCFTA implementation

By:

Dr Aristide Mabali

Insights from a survey conducted in N'Djamena, Abeche, and Moundou, reveals the challenges and opportunities in creating decent work as Chad embraces the AfCFTA.

December 13, 2022

The possible effects of the AfCFTA on workers in Chad

By:

Dr Aristide Mabali

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is unlikely to boost intra-trade in Chad, according to our study, which recommends several measures to promote development, growth and poverty reduction.

Key Resources

Trade, Employment and Trade Unions in Africa: Some Policy Options

Trade Union Informal Cross Border Trade (ICBT) Advocacy in Africa

A Guide to the AfCFTA Protocol on Trade in Services

Ghana Trade Fact Sheet

Tunisia Trade Fact Sheet

Senegal Trade Fact Sheet

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Essential Links

ITUC-Africa statement on the AfCFTA and sustainable development

Five trade union demands for the AfCFTA

ITUC-Africa statement on the Informal economy and the AfCFTA

Tunis Declaration 2022 | Trade Unions call for the inclusion of labour provisions in the AfCFTA

Third World Network Africa

Trade Law Center

South African Multinational Companies in Africa Database