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The AfCFTA has catalyzed changes in regional trade dynamics in Southern Africa, leading to increased interest from Cape Verdean businesses in exporting to South African markets despite existing challenges. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research investigates how the AfCFTA impacts regional supply chains in Southern Africa, focusing on Cape Verde.

March 3, 2026Open Access

The AfCFTA's Influence on Southern Africa's Regional Supply Chains: A Cape Verdean Perspective

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PFPedro Ferreira AMAurora Mendonça MCMário André Machado Cabral

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Qualitative analysis explores AfCFTA's effects on supply chains in Southern Africa, suggesting potential benefits for regional trade.

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This research investigates how the AfCFTA impacts regional supply chains in Southern Africa, focusing on Cape Verde.
Qualitative case study approach
Interviews with key industry stakeholders
Analysis of secondary sources including government reports and academic literature
Focus on the agro-food sector
Increased interest in exporting from Cape Verde to South Africa's markets
Potential shift toward diversified supply chains
Identified challenges in regulatory compliance and infrastructure
Need for sector-specific policies and capacity building programs

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Ferreira et al. (2005) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a67f1ff353c071a6f0b0c8 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18820348

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March 3, 2026Open Access

The AfCFTA's Influence on Southern Africa's Regional Supply Chains: A Cape Verdean Perspective

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PFPedro Ferreira AMAurora Mendonça MCMário André Machado Cabral

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Overview

Qualitative analysis explores AfCFTA's effects on supply chains in Southern Africa, suggesting potential benefits for regional trade.

Key Points

This research investigates how the AfCFTA impacts regional supply chains in Southern Africa, focusing on Cape Verde.
Qualitative case study approach
Interviews with key industry stakeholders
Analysis of secondary sources including government reports and academic literature
Focus on the agro-food sector
Increased interest in exporting from Cape Verde to South Africa's markets
Potential shift toward diversified supply chains
Identified challenges in regulatory compliance and infrastructure
Need for sector-specific policies and capacity building programs

Cite This Study

Ferreira et al. (2005) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a67f1ff353c071a6f0b0c8 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18820348

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