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AfCFTA milestones
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- 2018-03-21Agreement adopted
Treaty text adopted Source 1
- 2019-05-30Entered into force
The legal agreement took effect Source 1
- 2021-01-01Start of trading
Trade started under the agreement Source 2
- 2022-10-08Guided Trade Initiative
Secretariat launched the pilot in Accra Source 3
Adoption, legal force, start of trade and a pilot represent separate milestones.
AfCFTA milestones
The timeline distinguishes adoption, legal entry into force, start of trading and a pilot programme.