Achieving sustainable development in Africa through inclusive green growth: leveraging trade potential

Abstract

Trade plays an important role in the world economy and can spur economic growth on the African continent. It reflects the preferences of firms and consumers on the world market, making the environmental and social outcomes of international trade vital to the green economy. Trade can foster inclusive green growth in Africa as countries can expand the goods and services produced, create decent employment opportunities and enhance economic ties with the rest of the world. The brief highlights the role of trade in fostering inclusive green growth in Africa.