The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aims to create the world’s largest single market, with over 1.2 billion people and a combined GDP of over $2.5 trillion. This initiative will enhance regional integration, strengthen Africa’s global bargaining power, and improve living standards across the continent. Higher education institutions will play a key role in this effort, contributing to Pan-Africanism through enrolment and collaboration, engaging in research and teaching to support effective policymaking, and educating entrepreneurs to grow local enterprise.

• New Economics major: Launch an Economics major to teach students how to build and sustain effective business and economic growth in Africa.
• Law and public policy program: Introduce a Law and Public Policy program to prepare students to engage with the public sector and shape policies for a more connected Africa.
• Increase Pan-African enrolment: Grow our international student population from 18% to at least 30% to foster Pan-Africanism and cultural awareness.
• Support scalable African businesses: Fund and support students and alumni in creating scalable businesses to serve Africa’s growing markets