In 2000, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) was signed into law to boost America’s economic relationships with African nations. Since its inception, the level of trade between the United States and African countries has grown significantly, but most of that increase has been in the extractive industries. Broadening the benefits of AGOA and opening the door to more than oil and minerals is a shared goal. During last year’s AGOA Civil Society Forum in Nairobi, the AGOA trade process was compared to a sporting event. African and American …
