PDF Bridge Newsletter (Maiden Edition)
This newsletter captures activities of embedded advisors, consultants, trade policy workstream and the project management team
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PDF Bridge Newsletter (Maiden Edition)
This newsletter captures activities of embedded advisors, consultants, trade policy workstream and the project management team
SET: reinvigorating economic transformation in Nigeria
This paper examines how new areas of economic growth for Nigeria might be identified and charts a way forward for economic transformation efforts in the country.
Selected Achievements
This document presents a selection of outcomes have been curated as a snippet into the work PDF II has done over the span of 5 years
PDF II Closeout Event Report
Detailed report of events that held on February 6, 2020 at Fraser Suites Abuja.
Development of AfCFTA Strategy and Implementation Plan
This report documents the strategic plan for the implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) by Nigeria following a diagnostic review of the prevailing trade ecosystem including the participants (traders and service providers), the regulating agencies, prevailing policies, and processes as well as the level of regional integration.
MSME Aggregation and Growth Study
Micro Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) are integral to the stimulation of developing economies as exploiting the full capabilities of MSMEs will improve trade competitiveness aimed towards achieving the objectives of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). PDF Bridge Programme recognises the role that MSMEs can play in the implementation of the AfCFTA; and is supporting the National Action Committee of the AfCFTA Secretariat by funding this study.
Reducing poverty sustainably, boosting economic activities: selected achievements from PDF II
This information leaflet showcases PDF II’s achievements in promoting financial efficiency, clean energy generation, and trade and investment, in order to boost economic activity and reduce poverty.
Youth Enterprise With Innovation in Nigeria – YouWiN!
This is the final program report for the Youth Enterprise With Innovation in Nigeria – YouWiN! The overall objective of YouWiN! is to create jobs by stimulating entrepreneurship among
Nigerian youth. This report provides detailed breakdown of the different phases/stages of the program including program challenges and lessons learnt during implementation.
Southeast Regional Dialogue
This dialogue explores the alternative ways to provide market access to the southeast business hubs from Aba through Onitsha. COVID19 has caused businesses to reimagine their trade value-chain working actively to diversify roles. This dialogue explores ways that new technologies can help bridge the gap between buyers, sellers, and manufacturers.