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Why is African trade underperforming?

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.

Why is African trade underperforming? Watch this short film exploring the recent history of African trade

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David Luke
Professor David Luke

Professor in Practice and Strategic Director, Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa, LSE

David Luke is Professor in Practice and Strategic Director at the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa, LSE. Specialising in African trade policy and trade negotiations, Professor Luke has decades of experience in policy advisory services, managing and catalysing research, building partnerships, training and capacity development for private sector and government.

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