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Gender Effects of the African Continental free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in Burkina Faso

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: : As African countries move forward with implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), it is essential to evaluate its potential impact on gender income inequality. The effects of regional integration can differ by gender, depending on a country's economic structure, sectoral employment patterns, and resource distribution between men and women. This article uses computable general equilibrium modeling and a gendered social accounting matrix to assess the AfCFTA’s impact on women’s income, employment, and gender income inequality in Burkina Faso. Results show positive outcomes for both men and women, with women experiencing slightly higher income growth and lower unemployment, contributing to a reduction in gender income inequality. Trade facilitation measures further enhance these benefits. Keywords: African Continental Free Trade Area, Trade Facilitation, CGE Model, Gender JEL Classification Number: F15, C68, J16

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14605891

Authors: Patrice Rélouendé Zidouemba, Diane Ruth Hien, Gountiéni Damien Lankoandé

Institutions: Nazi Boni University, Groupe de Recherche et d’Analyse Appliquées pour le Développement

Language: English

Topic: Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Reduced inequalities, Decent work and economic growth, No poverty

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6968034279

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