Economic Diplomacy – A Lever for Inter-State Trade In Africa: A Case Study of COMESA

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Abstract:

This study seeks to examine the potential of economic diplomacy for the promotion of intra-African trade, with a focus on the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) region. The study focuses on the following research questions: Do the different member states of COMESA apply economic diplomacy? What has been the impact of economic diplomacy COMESA member states? What is the way forward for economic diplomacy among COMESA member states? This study will apply a mixed methodology which will rely on secondary and primary data. Four (4) member states of COMESA will form the sample size. Primary data will be collected by interviewing a key informant within the COMESA community.
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