Dode Seidu

Dode Seidu is an experienced international economic development professional with a focus on trade policy, investment promotion, and trade facilitation. He currently serves as a Trade Facilitation Consultant at the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat.1

Professional Experience

Seidu has over 15 years of experience in various aspects of trade and economic development.23 His career highlights include:

• Private Sector Development Consultant & Country Focal Point for the Trade Facilitation West Africa Program at the World Bank Group, a position he has held since February 2018.1
• Chief Executive of the Africa Trade Academy, where he provides training and consulting services to important official institutions.5
• Consultant for organizations such as the World Bank, GIZ Support Programme to the AfCFTA, West Africa Competitiveness Programme, Compete Ghana, and the AfCFTA Secretariat.4

Areas of Expertise

Dode Seidu's expertise spans several areas related to trade and economic development:

• Trade policy and investment promotion
• Trade facilitation
• Private sector development
• Agribusiness
• Finance3

Role as AfCFTA Consultant

As an AfCFTA consultant, Seidu provides valuable insights on the implications of the African Continental Free Trade Area for businesses and stakeholders. He has been involved in:

• Conducting webinars on how businesses can take advantage of the AfCFTA.5
• Advising on the implications of AfCFTA for international businesses.6
• Providing expert opinions on trade-related policies, such as the benchmark value policy in Ghana.7

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