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Why is African trade underperforming?

Tuesday 24 January 2023
1 min read
David Luke
Depiction of African trade
Trade is central to development in Africa. This film explores David Luke's research on the recent history of African trade and what needs to change.

Read the related article, Understanding African trade is key to helping its development

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David Luke

Professor in Practice and Strategic Director
Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa
David Luke. 200x200

David Luke is Professor in Practice and Strategic Director at the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa and Extraordinary Professor at North-West University in South Africa.

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