AfCFTA implementation challenges: Towards an African continental textiles and apparel value chain

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) promises a new era of economic integration and industrial growth across the continent. But how can Africa truly harness this potential, especially in the vital textiles and apparel sector? In this ODI report, ECDPM's Poorva Karkare, Bruce Byiers and Amanda Bisong, with Faizel Ismail, Prachi Agarwal and Christopher McKaige, explore the key challenges and opportunities in establishing a thriving, continent-wide textile and apparel regional value chain.