Trade and Competitiveness of African Economies in the 21st Century
Author(s)
Olofin, S.
Abstract
The primary objective in this paper is first to examine some of the implications of the outcome of the Uruguay Round negotiations for the external trade of sub-Saharan African countries as a bloc; secondly, to identify some of the major obstacles to their competitiveness; and thirdly as a consequence, to arrive at some form of research agenda, that should engage the attention of researchers and policy-makers alike within the region in the near to medium term. This is crucial, if appropriate policies are to emerge towards addressing the growing concerns on African marginalization in the face of increasing globalization.
