AfCFTA Series EP2, Pt1: Women's Economic Empowerment & Gender Equality

ASU Sports Business Podcast

In collaboration with the African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa we look at how Sport can support the inclusive implementation of the AfCFTA. The African Continental Free Trade Area is the largest single market in the world comprising of 54 member nations as Africa looks to continue its economic growth.

Recorded in 2012, this podcast shall focus on Women's Economic Empowerment & Gender Equality, looking at how sports can aid this and the various means and opportunities by which this can happen.

Split over 2 podcasts, Part 1 will cover an excellent 30 minute conversation with Beatrice Chaytor, a Senior Services Expert at the African Union Commission, on the trade opportunities for women and how the AfCFTA looks to further support and encourage female entrepreneurship and economic empowerment.

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00:00 - 02:30 - Introduction

02:30 - 05:20 - The advantages AfCFTA brings to the African Sports Industry

05:20 - 09:20 - How Sports academies can empower and create opportunities

09:20 - 13:40 - Lessons that AfCFTA can learn

13:40 - 18:10 - How AfCFTA is providing opportunities for women

18:10 - 23:00 - What barriers do women face and how can the AfCFTA provide support

23:00 - 28:25 - How Sports can help Africa diversify its market

28:25 - 36:09 - The scope of the digital market in sports