International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

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Fostering Economic Growth Amidst Uncertainty: Africa’s Strategic Partnerships with the Global Community

Author(s) Dr. Imbenzi George
Country Canada
Abstract This paper assesses the transformative impact of global economic trends on Africa’s economic performance, focusing on strategic partnerships shaping the continent’s growth amid uncertainty. Tracing the shift from post-independence protectionism to the liberalization era, the analysis reveals how globalization, policy reforms, and regional cooperation initiatives such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) have redefined Africa’s trade, industrialization, and socio-economic landscape. Case studies of Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, South Africa, and Nigeria illustrate divergent experiences in leveraging technology, infrastructure investment, governance, and economic diversification to foster resilience and inclusive development. The paper highlights both the opportunities and challenges arising from Africa’s position in the global economy, emphasizing the critical role of strong institutions, effective governance, and sustainable partnerships with global actors including the United Nations, African Union, and BRICS nations. Policy recommendations advocate for enhancing trade policies, institutional reforms, and human capital development to align economic growth with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), thereby securing Africa’s place in an increasingly interconnected and uncertain world.
Keywords Africa, Economic growth, Globalization, Strategic partnerships, Trade liberalization, Regional integration, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Infrastructure development, Governance, Foreign direct investment, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Institutional reform, Economic diversification. Technology transfer, Global economy.
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-14
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.70922

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