This essay provides a comprehensive historical overview of trade in Africa from the pre-colonial period to the present, with some insights on the role played by existing monetary arrangements in the continued transfer of resources from the continent even after independence. The essay was written at a time of strategic shift both at the continental level but also within the African Export Import Bank to emphasize Intra-African Trade as a driver of economic development and structural transformation of African economies.
History of African Trade
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