Financing Intra-African Trade

This module examines financing sources
and payment methods available to African exporters, with a focus on the trade
finance products offered by Afreximbank. More specifically, it explores the
challenges enterprises have when sourcing either pre- and/or post-shipment
finance for their consignments. It introduces the options available, their
costs to exporters, lenders’ requirements, as well as broader pros and cons. It
also covers how payments are made, what arrangements are available, the legal
aspects of financing, foreign exchange restrictions, currency issues, and how
payment methods work with trade finance. Finally, it provides an overview of
services, finance options and guarantees that are available from institutions
such Afreximbank and their likely lending requirements.