African Trade Report 2019

The report themed AFRICAN TRADE IN A DIGITAL WORLD has been prepared at a time when digitalization is permeating all aspects of organizational and business processes as well as our everyday lives, and driving changes within industries, organizations, and markets. The Report provides insights into the effects of digital transformation on export competitiveness and effective integration in production networks. In addition to increasing efficiency and productivity at firm level, the Report shows that digitalization can reduce the dependence on commodities by accelerating the diversification into new and more value-added products, by highlighting the fact that digital technology applications are increasingly removing barriers imposed by borders and making it possible for businesses to transact across borders seamlessly.