International commercial transactions

This book deals with import-export operations and, more generally, international trade transactions in Africa, in the context of the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).It is aimed primarily at trade professionals, but can also be used for academic purposes, particularly at higher education level, or as a guide for those responsible for drawing up trade policies.Written in a practical style, it first provides a good understanding of the Multilateral Trading System. Secondly, it raises the main questions every import-export professional needs to answer before embarking on an export venture, if he or she is to achieve lasting success in international trade.Finally, it presents the techniques, tools and aids required for a successful export operation. The illustrations in this book are drawn from the author's experience as an international trade expert, and from his activities as a player in the long chain of trade policy-making in Africa.