(Central Bank of Nigeria, Research Department., 2003-12) Agah, Y.F.
This paper will attempt to analyse the implications of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) on Africa's economic growth and development, as a partnership initiative. To achieve our objective, section two reviews the basis and framework for preferential trade arrangements. Section three explains the key-points of the Act while its implications for Africa's development challenges are examined in section four. Section five highlights the conclusion and policy recommendations.