Thursday, May 28, 2026
Liberalization of access to air transport markets in Africa: benefits, progress, challenges and prospects
Overview and key messages
Related SDGs
This policy brief examines the liberalization of intra-African air transport markets, analysing its economic benefits, implementation progress, and challenges. It highlights impacts on connectivity, trade, tourism, and economic growth, while identifying regulatory, institutional, and infrastructure constraints. The brief concludes with policy recommendations to accelerate the operationalization of the Single African Air Transport Market and enhance regional integration and competitiveness.
Publication Series
Overview and key messages
The Importance of Cooperation Between LLDCs and Their Transit Partners
Recent Publications
The Statistics presented in the yearbook are, as possible in accordance with international recommendations and definitions. Where important deviations are known to exist, they are indicated in footnotes at the end of each country’s table.
A report of the Africa High-level Working Group on the Global Financial Architecture
Advancing the Implementation of the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area: Proposing Transformative Strategic Actions