Factor Market Integration

The main focus of this cluster to operationalize existing policies and protocols on free movement of people and of labour migration; and policies that promote and facilitate freedom of movement for business people, harmonization of rules on cross border establishment, and establish agreements on mutual recognition of qualifications.

Intra and inter regional mobility of factors of production (labour, enterprise and capital) can contribute significantly to the deepening of African integration and the boosting of intra-African trade.', '

  1. To operationalise the Protocol to the Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community relating to Free Movement of Persons, Right of Residence and Right of Establishment.
  2. To harmonise and align relevant national laws with AU Protocol on Free Movement of persons, Right of Residence and Right of Establishment.
  3. To conclude and implement agreements on mutual recognition of qualifications.

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