Why do you think free trade areas established so far in Africa have not lived up to their expectations?

What will African countries need to do to make the TFTA a success? What are the likely impediments to doing this?

All original threads should be at least 250 words. This parameter helps to promote writing that is thorough, yet concise enough to permit other students to read all the postings. The thoughts and opinions expressed in your thread need to be substantiated by research and literature (from the textbook or outside sources). All references should be in the correct APA style. While this is a formal discussion environment, you are allowed to use the first-person perspective in all your posts since you will be expressing your personal opinions. All original threads should: Bring clarity to the issues being discussed. Raise new and novel (yet relevant) points. Relate issues to personal experience. Rationally defend your stated position.