https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/trading-without-borders--6710704enInvestingOmobola Adekolahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3bcc10f914d3b8d9c52e95a401dd8aee.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/trading-without-borders--6710704Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:04:57 +0000Omobola AdekolaOmobola Adekolainfo@getlaudr.comTrading Without Borders: An AfCFTA Conversation Series explores the opportunities, challenges, and real-world impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area. Each episode features candid conversations with policymakers, trade experts,...falsec4bb2c92-e4dc-5914-98d5-52fe31d827a0episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/behind-the-tariffs-how-non-tariff-barriers-quietly-kill-trade--67366688https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8682Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:00:27 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode highlights how non-tariff barriers show up at African borders and the cascading effects they have on supply chains2339false4133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trading-in-the-shadows-the-power-of-africa-s-informal-trade--67366700https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8681Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:41:01 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode explores the realities of informal cross bode4 trade, the logostics blindspots and what a more inclusive and supportive trading environmentcould look like.3118falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/border-realities-what-s-really-happening-at-the-border-posts--67366694https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8680Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:48:34 +0000Omobola AdekolaZiad Hamoui,the National President of Borderless Alliance Ghana, walks us through the on the ground experience of clearing goods at African borders and how border inefficiencies impact delivery times, increase spoilage and costs and weaken overall...2417falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mini-series-border-barriers-the-business-of-trade--67366689https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8679Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:32:17 +0000Omobola AdekolaLaunch of the Trading without Borders four-part mini-series where we go to the fronlines of Africa's trade landscape to explore how goods actually mive across African borders.193falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/launch-of-the-air-cargo-corridor--67366710https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8678Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:52:36 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode highlights the launch of the Nigeria-East/Southern Africa air Cargo corridor as well as the Market access tool launch in Nigeria.329false3129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guest-interview-with-uche-anyamele--67366692https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8677Tue, 13 May 2025 16:16:27 +0000Omobola AdekolaAn interesting conversation with Uche on the impact, challenges and benefit of digital trade across across thr African Continent.3006falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-nigeria-s-gazetted-afcfta-provisional-tariff-schedule-means--67366714https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8676Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:00:24 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode explains Nigeria's recent gazetting of its AfCFTA Provisonal Schedule of Tariff Concessions in practical terms and it's impact on Nigerian exporters and goods imported into Nigeria from across the continent.472false3127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/data-governance-in-the-afcfta-digital-trade-protocol--67366720https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8675Fri, 14 Mar 2025 03:27:49 +0000Omobola AdekolaRecent developments and highlights on cross border data transfers and data protection in the Protocol590falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/developing-an-afcfta-digital-market--67366703https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8674Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:12:16 +0000Omobola AdekolaHighlights of the prospects, opportunities and challenges of a unified digital market under thr AfCFTA.515false4125bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/highlights-of-the-forum-of-friends-of-afcfta-at-the-wef-2025--67366732https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8673Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:12:13 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode highlights the discussions on AfCFTA held at the sidelines of the Wolrd Economic Forum 2025, and also the new Ethiopian Government legislation opening its banking sector to foreign investment.330false4124bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/update-on-recent-afcfta-developments--67366717https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8672Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:37:29 +0000Omobola AdekolaWrapping up the final episode for 2024 with updates on recent AfCFTA developments.309false3123bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guest-interview-with-johansein-rutaihwa--67366725https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8671Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:21:38 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode explores how the AfCFTA aims to promote industrialization and foster regional value chains through collaboration with thr Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in Africa.3702false3122bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guest-interview-with-mary-frances-malunga--67366745https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8670Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:22:37 +0000Omobola AdekolaMary is the Chairperson of Female Cross border Trades Association in Southern Africa.She shared insights into the opportunities and challenges faced by women in cross border trade in Africa.3382falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conclusion-of-the-women-and-youth-in-trade-protocol-review--67366701https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8669Thu, 07 Nov 2024 01:22:44 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode wraps up the discussion on the AfCFTA Women and Youth in Trade Protocol, focusing on the institutional arrangements that outline how the protocol’s provisions will be implemented, monitored and evaluated.410falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/protection-from-unfair-treatment-and-digital-trade-skills-for-women-and-youth-in-trade--67366722https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8668Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:22:44 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode explores how the AfCFTA will protect women and youth in trade from unfair treatment and help them build skills for online trading.284falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ip-protection-and-participation-of-women-and-youth-in-formal-cross-border-trade--67366744https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8667Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:11:17 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode explores how the AfCFTA will help women and youth grow their businesses by protecting their ideas and encouraging more involvement in formal cross border trade.436falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-afcfta-will-help-women-and-youth-develop-their-export-capacity--67366702https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8666Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:42:03 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode examines the provisions on development of productive and export capacity and access to trade information in the AfCFTA Women and Youth in Trade protocol.430falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inclusivity-participation-and-access-to-finance-in-the-afcfta-women-and-youth-in-trade-protocol--67366697https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8665Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:43:29 +0000Omobola AdekolaEpisode 117 examines the provisions under the AfCFTA Women and Youth Protocol that ensure the inclusivity and participation of women and youth in policy formulation, as well as their access to finance. The episode highlights how these measures aim to...615falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/objectives-and-scope-of-the-afcfta-women-and-youth-protocol--67366699https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8664Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:06:01 +0000Omobola AdekolaAn outline of the objectives, scope, guidelines and guiding principles of the AfCFTA Women and Youth protocol.478falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/afcfta-women-and-youth-protocol--67366746https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8663Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:52:45 +0000Omobola AdekolaIntroduction-AfCFTA Women and Youth protocol273falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/review-improve-the-quality-of-life-of-africans--67366755https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8662Sun, 25 Aug 2024 19:13:45 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode examines the ambitions, challenges and opportunities in improving the quality of life of Africans in AfDB's 10 year strategy on Africa.567falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/integrate-africa--67366704https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8661Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:31:40 +0000Omobola AdekolaHighlights of the " Integrate Africa" Priority in AFDB-10 Year Strategy on Africa.572falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guest-interview-with-with-andrew-mold-and-francis-mangeni--67366709https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8660Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:12:18 +0000Omobola AdekolaA fascinating and informative discussion with the Writers of the book: " Borderless Africa: A Sceptic's Guide to the Continental Free Trade Area."4091falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gti-launch-in-nigeria--67366706https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8659Thu, 25 Jul 2024 02:36:47 +0000Omobola AdekolaHighlights of the Guided Trade Initiative launch in Nigeria.452false3110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/afdb-s-high-5-priorities-industrialise-africa--67366727https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8658Thu, 04 Jul 2024 02:25:55 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode highlights the ambition,opportunities, and challenges and the priority sectors that the bank will focus on in industrialising Africa.477false3109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/afdb-s-high-5-priorities-part-2-feed-africa--67366712https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8657Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:28:01 +0000Omobola AdekolaHighlights of the ambitions, challenges, and opportunities in strengthening food security in Africa through a transformed agricultural sector.557false3108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/afdb-s-high-5-priorities-light-up-and-power-africa--67366718https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8656Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:46:12 +0000Omobola AdekolaHighlights of the opportunities and challenges of the Light up and power Africa priority.470false3107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introduction-afdb-s-ten-year-strategy--67366729https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8655Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:48:03 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode introduces the High 5 priorities of African Development Bank's Ten- Year Strategy196false3106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/business-and-consumer-trust-under-afcfta-digital-trade-protocol--67366726https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8654Fri, 24 May 2024 12:55:32 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode focuses on the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol measures to protect online consumers from fraudulent activities, among other provisions.558false3105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/data-governance-under-the-afcfta-digital-trade-protocol--67366728https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8653Thu, 16 May 2024 22:24:21 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode highlights the protection of personal data in the Data Governance provision.486false3104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/facilitating-digital-trade-part-2--67366719https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8652Thu, 09 May 2024 17:39:49 +0000Omobola AdekolaContinuation of the review of digital trade facilitation provisions and proposed responses to the AU Digital Transformation Strategy533false3103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/facilitating-digital-trade-the-swot-analysis-of-the-au-digital-transformation-strategy-highlights--67366750https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8651Thu, 02 May 2024 14:18:05 +0000Omobola AdekolaAn analysis of the provisions on digital trade Facilitation and highlights of the SWOT analysis of the AU Digital Transformation Strategy601false3102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/market-access-and-treatment-of-digital-products-under-the-afcfta--67366738https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8650Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:40:33 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode analyses the treatment that is to be accorded to Digital Products of African origin under the AfCFTA.438false3101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/afcfta-digital-trade-protocol-introduction--67366741https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8649Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:39:14 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode delves into the preamble and objectives of the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol.369false3100fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mutual-recognition-of-qualifications-mass-expulsion-and-deportation-in-the-free-movement-protocol--67366723https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8648Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:05:22 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode examines the provisions on mutual recognition of qualifications, mass expulsion, and deportation and repatriation in the AU Free Movement protocol.460false399fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guest-interview-with-the-dg-of-jigawa-state-invest-promotion-agency-investjigawa--67366748https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8647Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:15:31 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe DG shares insights on the economic and investment opportunities within Jigawa State, Nigeria.2054false398fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guest-interview-with-musa-sawneh--67366752https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8646Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:39:27 +0000Omobola AdekolaMusa Sawaneh,Principal Economist- Ministry of Trade, Industry Regional Integration, The Gambia, shares insights on economic and investment opportunities under the AfCFTA in the Gambia.1600false397fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guest-interview-with-amos-seromba-akandwanaho--67366754https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8645Thu, 07 Mar 2024 08:26:26 +0000Omobola AdekolaAmos is who is the country representative of the AfCFTA Youth Advisory Council in Rwanda. He shares insights on AfCFTA implementation as well as trade and investment opportunities in Rwanda.1682false396fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/right-of-residence-and-establishment-under-the-free-movement-protocol--67366730https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8644Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:40:18 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode examines the provisions on residency and establishment as well as highlights of the latest updates on global trade504false395fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/right-of-entry-part-2--67366762https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8643Thu, 15 Feb 2024 08:07:53 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode highlights the provisions on African passports, free movement of students, and researchers alongside other provisions530false394fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-movement-of-persons-under-the-au-protocol-on-free-movement--67366737https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8642Thu, 08 Feb 2024 06:59:31 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode examines the provisions on progressive realisation of free movement of persons544false493fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introduction-to-the-protocol-on-free-movement-of-africans-and-the-africa-visa-openess-report-2023--67366763https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8641Thu, 01 Feb 2024 02:26:41 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode introduces the i jetties and principles of the Protocol on Free Movement of Africans in addition to the highlights of the African Visa Openess Index581false492fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/focus-and-direction-for-the-year-2024--67366731https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8640Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:03:58 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode highlights the podcast focus and direction foe the year 2024591false491fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/expropriation-of-investment-under-the-afcfta-investment-protocol-part-2--67366734https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8639Thu, 21 Dec 2023 02:43:21 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode examines the exception to expropriation and factors guiding compensation for expropriation.504false390fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/expropriation-of-investments-under-the-afcfta-investment-protocol--67366747https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8638Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:55:51 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode examines how expropriation will be addressed under the AfCFTA Investment protocol260false389fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guest-interview-with-alexis-juma--67366742https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8637Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:34:02 +0000Omobola AdekolaAlexis Juma, the CEO and founder of Kakia Oils, Kenya, shares insights on the IATF 2023.2090false388fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/intra-african-trade-fair-iatf-2023-highlights--67366758https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8636Thu, 30 Nov 2023 02:08:11 +0000Omobola AdekolaUpdate on the launch of the African Gastronomy & Culinary Arts programme and the BAL4Her initiative.503false387fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/update-on-the-intra-african-trade-fair-iatf-2023--67366743https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8635Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:01:09 +0000Omobola AdekolaUpdates on various initiatives and deals signed at the IATF 2023292false386fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/investment-protection-standards-part-2--67366772https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8634Thu, 09 Nov 2023 01:32:27 +0000Omobola AdekolaA review of the Most Favoured Nation Treatment and the Administrative and Judicial Treatment of Investors and their investments by State parties.381false385fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guest-interview-with-members-of-global-shapers-harare-hub--67366764https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8633Thu, 02 Nov 2023 22:37:22 +0000Omobola AdekolaTanatsiwa Dambuza, Panashe Pemhiwa, and Tafadzwa Chikwereti share insights on the AfCFTA and the One Africa project of the Global Shapers Harare Hub.2949false384fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/investment-protection-standards--67366751https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8632Thu, 26 Oct 2023 02:05:32 +0000Omobola AdekolaA review of the National Treatment of Investors and Investments by state parties.426false383fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/afcfta-updates--67366767https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8631Fri, 06 Oct 2023 01:00:48 +0000Omobola AdekolaHighlights of latest AfCFTA updates348false382fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guidelines-on-facilitating-and-attracting-investments--67366756https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8630Thu, 28 Sep 2023 22:35:07 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode highlights steps to be taken by state parties to facilitate investments and also incentives for sustainable investments268false381fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/investment-promotion-and-facilitation-under-the-afcfta-investment-protocol--67366736https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8629Fri, 22 Sep 2023 07:04:17 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode highlights initiatives to be implemented by state parties to promote and facilitate investments within Africa.241false380fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/denial-of-benefits-under-the-afcfta-investment-protocol--67366760https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8628Fri, 15 Sep 2023 05:35:04 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode examines the criteria that qualify an investor/investment for benefits under the investment protocol324false379fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scope-of-application-of-the-afcfta-protocol-on-investment--67366768https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8627Fri, 08 Sep 2023 06:31:45 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode examines the categories of investment that the protocol applies to.357false378fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guest-interview-with-precious-di-phiri--67366777https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8626Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:47:11 +0000Omobola AdekolaPrecious shares insights on his AfCFTA journey and the AfCFTA Youth Symposium 20231823false377fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/afcfta-protocol-on-investment-introduction--67366766https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8625Fri, 18 Aug 2023 01:20:42 +0000Omobola AdekolaObjectives of the AfCFTA protocol on Investment.227false376fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recent-updates-on-the-afcfta--67366771https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8624Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:46:23 +0000Omobola AdekolaRecent updates on the AfCFTA.245false375fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abuse-of-economic-dependence--67366775https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8623Thu, 27 Jul 2023 23:57:21 +0000Omobola AdekolaWhat constitutes an abuse of economic dependence.263false374fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-review-of-the-provisions-on-mergers-and-acquisitions-under-the-afcfta-competion-policy-protocol--67366782https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8622Fri, 21 Jul 2023 01:08:38 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode highlights factors that determine if a merger will be considered incompatible with the AfCFTA competition policy.384false373fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prohibited-business-practices-under-the-afcfta-competion-policy--67366773https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8621Thu, 13 Jul 2023 06:10:40 +0000Omobola AdekolaHighlights of the horizontal business practices prohibited under the AfCFTA Competion policy.296false372fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/highlights-of-the-launch-of-africa-trade-gateway--67366778https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8620Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:30:15 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode highlights the Africa Trade Gateway platform; a suite of five digital platforms launched by Afreximbank in collaboration with the AfCFTA Secretariat.381false371fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/highlights-of-the-ban-on-trade-in-second-hand-clothes-under-the-afcfta--67366793https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8619Thu, 08 Jun 2023 23:15:58 +0000Omobola AdekolaHighlights of the ban on trade in second-hand clothes under the AfCFTA449false370fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guest-interview-with-teniola-t-tayo--67366785https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8618Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:18:01 +0000Omobola AdekolaTeniola shares insights on the recently launched AfCFTA GTI onboarding scheme for Nigerian businesses and exporters.1773false369fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anti-competitive-business-practices-and-conduct--67366740https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8617Thu, 25 May 2023 22:26:03 +0000Omobola AdekolaHighlights of the Anti Competitve business practices and conduct prohibited by the AfCFTA Competion policy protocol285false368fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scope-of-application-of-the-afcfta-protocol-on-competition-policy--67366789https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8616Thu, 18 May 2023 11:58:42 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode highlights the people and enterprises that the protocol applies to and the conduct and practices that are excluded from it.327false367fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/objectives-of-the-afcfta-protocol-on-competition-policy--67366786https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8615Thu, 11 May 2023 05:56:04 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode introduces and highlights the objectives of the AfCFTA Protocol on Competiton Policy248false366fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conclusion-on-highlights-of-the-afcfta-business-forum-2023--67366802https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8614Thu, 04 May 2023 03:53:33 +0000Omobola AdekolaConclusion on discussions about unlocking trade and investment opportunities within AfCFTA.403false365fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/highlights-of-the-afcfta-business-forum-2023--67366795https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8613Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:22:26 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode introduces the discussions held by the private sector, public sector, and development institutions on unlocking trade and investment opportunities within the AfCFTA.253false364fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conclusion-on-categories-of-information-gaps-on-afcfta--67366794https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8612Thu, 13 Apr 2023 05:30:38 +0000Omobola AdekolaConclusion on categories on information that finance professionals and accountants will find most beneficial to aid their understanding of AfCFTA opportunities.476false363fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seven-categories-of-information-gaps-on-afcfta--67366783https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8611Thu, 06 Apr 2023 04:23:27 +0000Omobola AdekolaHighlights of the seven categories of AfCFTA information gaps identified by accounting and finance professionals in the report by ACCA and PAFA.471false262fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/assessing-readiness-of-accountancy-and-finance-professionals-to-leverage-the-afcfta--67366798https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8610Thu, 30 Mar 2023 03:02:52 +0000Omobola AdekolaAssessment of the perception, level of awareness, and participation of accountancy and finance professionals provided in PAFA and ACCA report on AfCFTA.474false261fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seven-core-global-priorities-for-accountants-under-the-afcfta--67366808https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8609Thu, 16 Mar 2023 14:07:36 +0000Omobola AdekolaA review of the priorities for the accountancy profession and steps to be taken under the AfCFTA.336false360fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/critical-steps-to-be-priortized-by-the-accounting-and-finance-professionals-to-leverage-the-afcfta--67366803https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8608Thu, 09 Mar 2023 05:21:24 +0000Omobola AdekolaAn examination of the critical steps to be priortized by African Accounting and Finance Professionals to leverage the AfCFTA.345false359fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introduction-to-the-pan-african-federation-of-accountants-and-the-acca-report-on-afcfta--67366810https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8607Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:38:26 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode introduces the report titled "Journey to AU2063-PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS EMPOWERING THE AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA AGREEMENT (AFCFTA).270false358fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recent-developments-on-the-afcfta--67366814https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8606Thu, 23 Feb 2023 07:07:55 +0000Omobola AdekolaUpdates on the AfCFTA.357false357fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/key-trends-and-opportunities-in-the-african-transport-and-logistics-sector--67366788https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8605Thu, 16 Feb 2023 03:01:17 +0000Omobola AdekolaHighlights of the key trends and opportunities in the African transport and logistics sector.423false356fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/key-trends-and-opportunities-in-the-african-pharmaceutical-industry--67366809https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8604Thu, 09 Feb 2023 02:58:35 +0000Omobola AdekolaA review of the key trends and opportunities in the African pharmaceutical industry in the World Economic Forum Insight Report on AfCFTA340false355fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/key-trends-and-opportunities-in-the-agriculture-and-agro-processing-sector-in-intra-african-trade--67366804https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8603Thu, 02 Feb 2023 03:08:58 +0000Omobola AdekolaHighlights of the key trends and opportunities in the World Economic Forum Insight report on AfCFTA.357false354fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/highlights-of-the-key-trends-and-opportunities-in-the-african-automotive-industry--67366823https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8602Thu, 26 Jan 2023 03:47:11 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode highlights the key trends and opportunities stated in the WEF Insight Report on the AfCFTA.341false353fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/insight-report-on-the-afcfta-by-the-world-economic-forum--67366776https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8601Thu, 19 Jan 2023 04:17:01 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode introduces the Insight Report released by the World Economic Forum.373false352fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/current-updates-on-the-afcfta--67366780https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8600Thu, 15 Dec 2022 04:41:02 +0000Omobola AdekolaCurrent updates on the AfCFTA344false251fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sectors-with-most-promising-value-chains-in-africa--67366813https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8599Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:49:27 +0000Omobola AdekolaAn examination of the sectors with the most promising Value chains in Africa in the ITC report- Continuation291false250fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/review-of-itc-report-made-by-africa-creating-value-through-integration--67366800https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8598Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:20:49 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode introduces the ITC report and highlights the potential value chain sectors, challenges and investment opportunities in the report.205false249fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/afcfta-updates--67366790https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8597Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:33:44 +0000Omobola AdekolaUpdates on AfCFTA in Rwanda, Seychelles and East Africa.392false248fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/working-or-processing-not-conferring-origin-on-a-product--67366805https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8596Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:29:23 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode highlights details on certain working or processing operations that have minor effect and are insufficient to confer origin on a finished product.319false247fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sufficiently-worked-or-processed-product-criteria-conclusion--67366799https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8595Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:06:44 +0000Omobola AdekolaConclusion on the test to determine the origin of a product that is not wholly obtained in an AfCFTA state party.430false246fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rules-of-origin-sufficiently-worked-or-processed-products--67366811https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8594Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:48:13 +0000Omobola AdekolaHighlights the test used in determining if the processing operations carried out on a non wholly obtained product qualifies it for preferential treatment301false245fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rules-of-origin-originating-products--67366826https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8593Thu, 20 Oct 2022 07:28:25 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode examines the criteria used to determine whether goods or products originate from AfCFTA state parties and qualify for preferential treatment.298false244fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/highlights-of-the-official-launch-of-the-afcfta-guided-trade-initiative--67366818https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8592Thu, 13 Oct 2022 06:06:08 +0000Omobola AdekolaAn overview of the official launch of the AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative199false243fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/denial-of-benefits-under-the-trade-in-services-protocol--67366749https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8591Thu, 22 Sep 2022 01:48:55 +0000Omobola AdekolaInstances where a state party may refuse to grant the benefits of the protocol to service suppliers of another state party.251false242fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/highlights-of-the-afcfta-conference-on-women-and-youths-in-trade--67366753https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8590Thu, 15 Sep 2022 03:46:42 +0000Omobola AdekolaHighlights on recommendations for addressing challenges faced by women and youths in trade.309false241fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/modification-of-schedules-of-specific-commitments--67366806https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8589Thu, 08 Sep 2022 01:27:04 +0000Omobola AdekolaAn analysis of the provisions on intended withdrawal or modification of commitments by state parties.334false240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/schedules-of-specific-commitments--67366801https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8588Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:39:09 +0000Omobola AdekolaHiglights of the information that should be specified in a State Party's Schedule of Specific Commitments284false239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/highlights-of-ghana-s-national-afcfta-policy-framework-and-action-plan--67366821https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8587Thu, 18 Aug 2022 09:14:15 +0000Omobola AdekolaAn outline of the Ghana's National AfCFTA Policy Framework and Action Plan387false238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/highlights-of-kenya-s-national-afcfta-implementation-strategy-2022-2027--67366828https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8586Thu, 11 Aug 2022 09:05:16 +0000Omobola AdekolaA Brief review of Kenya's strategy for implementing the AfCFTA348false3637fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/national-treatment-of-services-and-services-provider--67366819https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8585Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:01:28 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode provides details on the treatment that state parties are to accord to services and services providers of other state parties.327false236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/market-access-under-the-afcfta-protocol-on-trade-in-services--67366816https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8583Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:53:56 +0000Omobola AdekolaMarket Access Commitments under the Protocol on Trade in Services.361false234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recent-developments-within-the-afcfta--67366842https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8582Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:40:54 +0000Omobola AdekolaUpdate on recent developments in the AfCFTA.176false233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scope-of-rights-of-a-monopoly-supplier-of-a-service-and-exclusive-service-suppliers-under-the-afcfta--67366838https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8581Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:12:15 +0000Omobola AdekolaAn examination of the scope of rights of a monopoly supplier of a Service and, Exclusive Service suppliers under the AfCFTA.263false232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mutual-recognition-under-the-afcfta-protocol-on-trade-in-services--67366829https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8580Thu, 30 Jun 2022 01:22:26 +0000Omobola AdekolaAn analysis of the Mutual Recognition arrangements under the AfCFTA Protocol on Trade in Services.292false231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/right-to-regulate-and-the-domestic-regulation-provisions-under-the-protocol-on-trade-in-services--67366831https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8579Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:06:08 +0000Omobola AdekolaAn evaluation of the right of State parties to Regulate and the Domestic Regulation provisions.300false230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-and-differential-treatment-under-the-trade-in-services-protocol--67366833https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8578Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:49:40 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode provides details on the Special and Differential Treatment provisions in the General Obligations and Disciplines.274false229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/transparency-obligations-under-the-protocol-on-trade-in-services--67366759https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8577Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:00:18 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode furnishes details on the notification requirements under the Transparency provision of the Protocol on Trade in Services.307false228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/most-favoured-nation-mfn-treatment-under-the-protocol-on-trade-in-services--67366761https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8576Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:15:26 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode examines the treatment to be accorded to services and service suppliers under the MFN provisions.279false227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-objectives-of-the-protocol-on-trade-in-services--67366827https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8575Thu, 26 May 2022 09:00:56 +0000Omobola AdekolaAreview of thr objectives of the Protocol on Trade on Services under the AfCFTA Agreement.322false226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/highlights-of-trade-in-services-and-recent-update-on-the-afcfta--67366837https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8574Thu, 19 May 2022 09:35:01 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode provides details of what Trade in Services entails under the AfCFTA and recent updates on the AfCFTA.309false225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introduction-to-season-2--67366847https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8573Thu, 12 May 2022 08:48:32 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode introduces Trade in Services under the AfCFTA286false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recent-developments-within-the-afcfta--67366769https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8572Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:44:27 +0000Omobola AdekolaUpdates on the AfCFTA205false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trade-facilitation-initiatives-within-the-east-african-community-eac-corridor--67366815https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8571Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:03:56 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episodeexamijes the varipus Trade Facilitation initiatives at different borders and border posts within the EAC corridor.246false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trade-facilitation-part-2--67366835https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8570Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:13:09 +0000Omobola AdekolaThis episode shares further insight on Trade Facilitation under the AfCFTA.296false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trade-facilitation-under-the-afcfta-part-1--67366832https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8569Thu, 31 Mar 2022 08:31:17 +0000Omobola AdekolaHighlights of the Trade Facilitation provision.337false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/customs-co-operation-and-mutual-administrative-assistance-under-the-afcfta-agreement-part-2--67366836https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8568Thu, 31 Mar 2022 06:39:22 +0000Omobola AdekolaA breakdown of the Customs Co-operation and Mutual Administrative Assistance provisions under the AfCFTA348false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/customs-co-operation-and-mutual-administrative-assistance-under-the-afcfta--67366846https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8567Thu, 17 Mar 2022 04:02:26 +0000Omobola AdekolaBrief Introduction of Customs Co-operation and Mutual Administrative Assistance provisions under the AfCFTA260false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/insights-on-the-issuers-investors-adr-initiative-iiadri-afcfta-symposium--67366774https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8566Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:28:01 +0000Omobola AdekolaInsights on the Issuers & Investors ADR Initiative(IIADRI) AfCFTA Symposium.356false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/market-access-and-trading-under-the-afcfta--67366830https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8565Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:41:49 +0000Omobola AdekolaClarifications on issues around market access and commencement of trading activities under the AfCFTA250false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/update-on-the-east-african-community-eac-tariff-offer--67366817https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8564Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:00:10 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode provides details on EAC's tariff offer on Category A products.199false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/non-discriminatory-provisions-under-the-afcfta--67366840https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8563Thu, 17 Feb 2022 07:58:02 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode provides details on the non - discriminatory provisions set by the AfCFTA Agreement to ensure equality of trading opportunities and flexibilities amongst member states.293false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/highlights-of-the-afcfta-adjustment-fund--67366781https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8562Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:22:58 +0000Omobola AdekolaHighlights of the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund335false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/updates-on-afcfta--67366792https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8561Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:20:31 +0000Omobola AdekolaLatest updates on AfCFTA316false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trade-remedies-under-the-afcfta--67366845https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8560Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:43:05 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode focuses on measures that member countries can apply to protect domestic industries under the AfCFTA.323false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/highlights-of-the-pan-african-payment-settlement-system-papps--67366834https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8559Thu, 20 Jan 2022 09:06:56 +0000Omobola AdekolaThis episode provides details on the initiation and settlement of payment for Intra African trade transactions in local currency.355false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/proof-of-origin--67366849https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8558Thu, 23 Dec 2021 09:02:47 +0000Omobola AdekolaRequirements for proving the origin of products.268false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rules-of-origin-conclusion--67366839https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8557Wed, 15 Dec 2021 21:02:44 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe episode examines the type of processing or operations that does not confer origin on a product.363false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rules-of-origin-criteria--67366841https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8556Wed, 08 Dec 2021 22:52:57 +0000Omobola AdekolaA detailed breakdown of the criteria that qualifies a product for preferential treatment under the AfCFTA.413false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rules-of-origin--67366825https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8555Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:27:13 +0000Omobola AdekolaThe eligibility criteria that goods have to meet to qualify for preferential treatment within the AfCFTA.339false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conclusion-highlights-of-the-intra-african-trade-fair-iatf-2021--67366791https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8554Wed, 24 Nov 2021 23:37:03 +0000Omobola AdekolaSome initiatives that African Start-ups and SMEs can key into in order to trade within Africa.493false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/highlights-of-the-2021-intra-african-trade-fair-iatf--67366824https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8553Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:28:03 +0000Omobola AdekolaThis episode is focused on the 2021 IATF.492false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trade-in-goods--67366844https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8552Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:02:42 +0000Omobola AdekolaThis episode introduces the protocol on trade in goods and the trading requirements under the AfCFTA Agreement.387false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introduction-to-the-afcfta--67366807https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8551Thu, 04 Nov 2021 04:14:30 +0000Omobola AdekolaThis episode provides details on the history and the objectives of the AfCFTA490false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trading-without-borders-trailer--67366812https://listener.wokpa.app/episode?id=8550Mon, 01 Nov 2021 07:31:31 +0000Omobola Adekola60falsetrailer