December 2021. VDA, the German Automotive Industry Association is incorporating development policies to facilitate access for its manufacturers and suppliers, as well as to improve penetration of mobility markets in several African countries. The “Partner Afrika” Project is a central building block to back up international policy initiatives and explore the usefulness of regional trade agreements to move forward industry goals. The African Continental Free Trade Area is a first test case. While China is not a passive bystander, policy support of industry is not for free. Read the interview what has been done so far, next steps, the role of Association of African Automotive Manufacturers. Complemented by B2Bioworld’s analysis.Reading time: 25 min
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