AfCFTA Innovation Challenge

This challenge engages young people to develop and curate policy ideas for the implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

The objective of the challenge

To identify and disseminate innovative ideas, solutions and actions which will maximize the benefits of the AfCFTA, especially for women and youth
To enhance capacity of young Africans for policy development and implementation
To integrate young Africans into AfCFTA policy making processes

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must hold nationality of one of the 55 member states of the AU
Applicants must be between the ages of 15 – 35. We strongly encourage submissions from female applicants
Engaged in policy/trade development or interested in building experience in policy/trade development

How to apply

Application submissions will be online in English or French through
English https://bit.ly/38j5YXC
French https://bit.ly/2JPprFd
Applicants will respond to only one essay question policy question on the AfCFTA
Submissions must be 250 to 300 words, Font Arial, 11, 1.5 spacing, justified margins.
Attachments should be labelled properly indicating the name of the applicant and the question answered

The deadline for submission is 23^rd November 2020.

Development of an AfCFTA implementation plan for a country or regional economic community, with mentorship from leading trade experts, industry captains, trade negotiators.
Masterclass on ‘maximizing opportunities in the AfCFTA’ led by senior policy officials and leading youth entrepreneurs
Online publication and presentation of the AfCFTA Implementation Plan to high-level policy officials