AfDBs Development Effectiveness review – Promoting Regional Integration

Regional integration has been at the heart of Africa’s political agenda for many years. Given the continent’s low population density, wide geographic spread and low levels of urbanisation, Africa’s leaders have recognised integration as critical to building economies of scale and making the continent internationally competitive. The impact of globalisation on Africa over the past decade has only intensified its importance. Regional integration can help overcome geographical challenges by concentrating economic activity and increasing access to global markets.