Africa’s integration into the global economy was seen as a central objective for the continent. While increased trade, investment, and economic growth is not the only answer to Africa’s development challenge, it is an indispensable part of the solution if countries are to generate the resources they need to raise living standards, reduce poverty, and advance their social priorities. The recent economic success of key African countries – many of which have been growing by over 6% in the last decade – has shown the importance of putting outward-oriented trade and investment policies at the centre of