Constitutionalism, Sustainable Economic Development, and the African Continental Free Trade Area

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Namibia–Angola Office is pleased to present Constitutionalism, Sustainable Economic Development, and the African Continental Free Trade Area – Prospects and Challenges for Africa in the 21st Century, a compilation of curated papers emerging from the 2022 Annual Conference of the African Network of Constitutional Lawyers (ANCL), held in Windhoek from 22–24 August 2022. The publication examines the relationship between constitutionalism, sustainable economic development and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Bringing together contributions from scholars, legal practitioners and experts, the book explores how constitutional principles such as accountability, transparency, human rights and the rule of law can support sustainable and inclusive economic development across the continent. The publication also considers the role of Agenda 2063 and the AfCFTA in shaping Africa’s economic future. Its chapters address a broad range of issues, including financial stability, climate and energy legislation, socioeconomic rights, poverty and inequality, investment, electoral processes, land and housing rights, infrastructure integration, democracy and governance. The book is intended not only as an academic contribution, but also as a call for meaningful dialogue and practical action among policymakers, legal practitioners, academics, economists and citizens on how constitutionalism can contribute to Africa’s economic transformation and sustainable development. The publication was supported by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Namibia–Angola Office as part of its commitment to pluralistic democracy, the rule of law and social market economy principles. Edited by: Tapiwa Victor Warikandwa, Kennedy Kariseb, Serges Djoyou Kamga and Dennis Uatuuapi Zaire.