Sand Mba
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Researcher,#InternationalTradeConsultant for Africa, #AfCFTA, #IP, #GIs Formula1Fan, Positive Thinker (#JustDoIt) & I Believe in Africa Entrepreneurship growth!
UK
Joined May 2009
Ready to take your trade expertise to the next level? Welcome to the @ITradeResearch Academy We offer high-impact training in: 1. Trade and Investment 2. Intellectual Property Rights and many more. Learn more: https://t.co/rqXOsFGxXs Contact us now: ✉️ contact@it-rc.org
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You are invited to participate in the #AITCR weekly trade poll for African Countries. @sandmba @UNCTADinAfrica @AfCFTA @SADC_News @ecowas_cedeao @_AfricanUnion @AfDB_Group Which innovation could most improve cross-border transactions?
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@AfricaTradeLink and partners invite you to participate in the Digital Payment, Digital Identity, and Governance Survey. The survey takes only 10–15 minutes. Your input will directly inform evidence-based policy and help strengthen Nigeria’s ecosystem in digital transformation
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Today, we honour a visionary leader whose unwavering dedication to Africa’s development continues to inspire positive change both within our institution and beyond. Dr. Mark's commitment to creating a more inclusive, competitive, and fair tax system, along with value addition
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Our first speaker, Michelle Okyere, shared insight on how Geographical Indications can strengthen African Food Security and improve Rural Livelihoods. From PenjaPepper to RooibosTea, Africa’s success stories show that GIs can drive sustainable growth and cultural preservation.
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Our second speaker, Dr. Charlene Tsitsi Musiza, shared how Geographical Indications (GIs) under the AfCFTA can empower farmers, boost trade, and strengthen Africa’s food systems. 🌾🌍 #ITRCDialogue #AfCFTA #Agriculture #FoodSecurity
@commonwealthsec @FAO @FAOAfrica
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Our third speaker, Dr. Sydney M. Wa Mba, highlighted how Traditional Knowledge, Plant Varieties, and Geographical Indications (GIs) can enhance Africa’s market value, protect heritage, and strengthen food security. 🌍🌾 #ITRCDialogue #AfricanHeritage @commonwealthsec @AfCFTA
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The second session of our dialogue has commenced! Our first speaker, Dr. Benjamin Kwasi Addom, introduced the National Agricultural Data Infrastructure (NAgDI), driving data-powered transformation in Africa’s cotton industry and boosting trade, innovation, and policy.
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Our second speaker, Wael Gamaleldin, shared insights on “Strengthening Regional Cotton and Textile Value Chains under AfCFTA.” He highlighted how data, policy alignment, and SME support can unlock Africa’s textile potential and boost value addition. #ITRCDialogue #AfCFTA
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A huge thank you to our speakers, moderators, and participants for making the Global Virtual Dialogue a success! #ITRCDialogue #AfCFTA #FoodSecurity #CottonValueChain #Sustainability #TradeInAfrica
@commonwealthsec @AfricaTradeLink @africaipsummit 1/2
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The African Integration Report 2025 calls for stronger implementation of AfCFTA, PIDA, and free movement protocols to realise #TheAfricaWeWant Read the ITRC summary: https://t.co/tS9V3RAnRu
#AfricanIntegration #Agenda2063
@_AfricanUnion @AfCFTA @sandmba @AfricaTradeLink
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You are invited to participate in the #AITCR weekly trade poll for African Countries. @sandmba @papss_africa @AfCFTA @afreximbank @_AfricanUnion How efficient are current cross-border payment systems in Africa?
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You are invited to participate in the #AITCR weekly trade poll for African Countries. @sandmba @AfCFTA @papss_africa @_AfricanUnion @AfDB_Group @afreximbank What is the main barrier to seamless cross-border payments?
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📢 Don't miss the Global Virtual Dialogue! Join us for two high-impact sessions focused on transforming Africa's economic landscape. 📅 Date: October 16th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM (WAT) 💻 Platform: Microsoft Teams FEATURED THEMATIC SESSIONS: 1️⃣ Strengthening Food Security in
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The @wto Annual Report 2025 shows resilience in global trade: goods up 2.9% and services up 9% in 2024. However, challenges loom, with 2025 forecasts indicating contraction amid tariffs and uncertainty. 👉 Read the full report now: https://t.co/0AWBSEZCV1
#GlobalTrade #WTO
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You are invited to participate in the #AITCR weekly trade poll for African Countries. @sandmba @afreximbank @AU_ECOSOCC @WorldBank @UNCTADinAfrica @AfCFTA Who should finance regional trade growth?
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How can GIs strengthen Africa’s food security? What’s the role of data and market intelligence in unlocking Africa’s cotton value chain under AfCFTA? Join the Global Virtual Dialogue on Oct 16, 2025, to explore these questions and more! Register: https://t.co/MGKAdS5DyI
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@UNDP report: Development Dimensions of Drug Policy Punitive drug laws fuel poverty, crime, and rights abuses. It’s time to shift to public health, human rights, and sustainable development approaches. Read more 👉 https://t.co/CjA32n28si
#DrugPolicy #SDGs #HumanRights
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📖 From Summit Discussions to Bookshelf — We Made History🥳🎉. The All Africa IP Summit 2024 Book is officially HERE🚀🚀🚀! Get your copy NOW!!! https://t.co/Wroo7T9CKW
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@sandmba, the Executive Director @africatradelink will be speaking at the @npnen_ng Non-oil Exporters Town Hall Theme: Inclusive Policymaking: Lessons from the Shea Nut Export Ban 📅 Date: Friday, September 19th 🕒 Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm 📍 Register here:
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