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Why is African trade underperforming?

Tuesday 24 January 2023
1 min read
Professor David Luke
Depiction of African trade
Trade is central to development in Africa. This film explores David Luke's research on the recent history of African trade and what needs to change.

Read the related article, Understanding African trade is key to helping its development

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Professor David Luke

Professor in Practice and Strategic Director
Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa
David Luke. 200x200

David Luke is Professor in Practice and Strategic Director at the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa, LSE. Specialising in African trade policy and trade negotiations, Professor Luke has decades of experience in policy advisory services, managing and catalysing research, building partnerships, training and capacity development for private sector and government.