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<p>African finance ministers are meeting this week to discuss the state of industrialization and diversification. Historically, industrialization has been associated with job creation, poverty reduction and rapid growth in countries that are on development path. Africa has recently embarked on that path. Dr. Mama Keita from UNECA joins CNBC Africa to highlight what it will take to achieve it.</p>


UNECA’s Mama Keita on Africa’s road to industrialization

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<p>The Eastern Africa region is set to generate an estimated $1.8 billion and more than 2 million jobs if the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is successfully implemented. But how is the region ready to stand out in the competitive market? UNECA Director for East Africa Mama Keita spoke to CNBC Africa for more.</p>


AfCFTA: Are East African economies ready to compete?

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<p>Rwanda has launched the start of trading under the African continental free trade area with the aim to create awareness among the business community and highlight opportunities for locally made products.</p>


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UNECA’s Mama Keita on Africa’s road to industrialization

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