Can intra-regional trade act as a global shock absorber in Africa?

Trade is a fundamental driver of economic growth and productive employment. Identifying effective policies that can enhance regional economic integration is an essential component of the new Sustainable Development Goals. As part of the Africa at LSE, IGC and South Asia at LSE cross-blog series, Zuzana Brixiová, Qingwei Meng, and Professor Mthuli Ncube analyse the role of regional integration in shaping the resilience of African economies to external shocks.