Research

The goal of this page on our website is to provide insights as to how free markets can help alleviate many of Africa’s problems. Look below to see the wide variety of research papers that the IATP has been proud to support.

The Initiative for African Trade and Prosperity is excited to be releasing long-form research papers for policymakers, entrepreneurs, and lay-people interested in African development.

Free Trade in the Precolonial Era: Implications for the Implementation of the AfCFTA in Cameroon

Free Trade in the Precolonial Era: Implications for the Implementation of the AfCFTA in Cameroon

iatporg Nov 12, 2024 48 min read

Introduction The quest to eliminate extreme poverty, hunger, food insecurity,…

Competing with China in Africa: Strategic Suggestions on the EU Global Gateway

Competing with China in Africa: Strategic Suggestions on the EU Global Gateway

Alexander Jelloian Oct 14, 2024 2 min read

The IATP’s Cameroonian partner, Nkafu Policy Institute, recently collaborated on…

Ensuring the Success of the AfCFTA – Issues for Urgent Consideration

Ensuring the Success of the AfCFTA – Issues for Urgent Consideration

Patrick Stephenson Mar 23, 2022 16 min read

The AfCFTA is estimated to generate $3.4 trillion in Gross Domestic Product,…

Restoring Trade in Africa: Liberating the Continent from the Colonial Legacy

Restoring Trade in Africa: Liberating the Continent from the Colonial Legacy

Dr Steve Davies May 21, 2021 11 min read

Today there are moves to start a process of moving…