The African Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCTAA) created the world's current biggest free trade area. Perceived by the World Bank to boost growth in the Continent, Member States continue to watch as the events unfold.

*Formerly titled The African Continental Free Trade Agreement: Much Ado about Nothing? 1. INTRODUCTION In recent times, the economies of African States have shown promise and growth particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. For the economies in Sub-Saharan Africa,