Bibliographie sélective OHADA

Over the last decade, corporate governance has become crucial to solving agency problems and achieving objectives for organisational sustainability . At the heart of this governance, internal audit is recognised as an essential control mechanism for improving business performance. In the face of digitalisation, internal audit must adapt, presenting new challenges and opportunities. This paper explores the impact of digitalisation on the effectiveness of internal audit as a governance mechanism, developing a conceptual model through an extensive literature review.

Beyond the thorny, even insoluble question of the definition of a region and the definition of the criteria that should make it possible to apprehend the polymorphism of rio s, the raison d’être of these organizations, their mode of operation and their activities are at the heart of the debate on “international governance”. For many authors, the advent of RIO s has often been seen as a challenge to the state monopoly in the international legal order and a redefinition of the relationship between these particular organizations and states. It is this relational dynamic between the States and the RIO s that this contribution aims to describe and analyse. The aim is to examine the originality and specificity of the relationship between the RIO s and the States, compared to the latter’s relationship with the ‘classic/universal’ ios, which would reveal something about the very nature of regional organizations.

Mobile money is purported to promote financial inclusion. The growing number of studies have largely focused on transactions and related benefits with limited attention to emerging challenges, policies and initiatives that address the relative needs of different stakeholders. Consequently, little has been done to probe the ‘bottom-of-the-pyramid’ paradigm that underpins these assumptions. There has been inadequate endeavour to examine ways that empirical research could shed more light on these challenges and how to overcome them. To address these gaps, this study reviews the emerging literature on mobile money that explores both benefits and challenges. From our study three main themes emerge that suggest areas where challenges to the efficacy of the mobile money-financial inclusion link still appears not to have been adequately addressed by policymakers: ensuring integrity, privacy and security; addressing resource and infrastructure constraints; and integrating stakeholder benefits. Yet we suggest merely addressing these challenges does not go far enough in safeguarding the needs of local communities, as major stakeholders. Evidence from our study suggests little direct benefit to the poorer sections of local communities, only to the strata above and to elites and external stakeholders. This has implications for development and social change through technology adoption.

Section 23(5) of the Insolvency Act poses an interesting challenge, namely vesting a portion of an insolvent’s post-sequestration income in the trustee of the insolvent estate without infringing on the insolvent’s constitutional rights. The income earned by the insolvent during sequestration is in general excluded from his estate and does not vest in the trustee, unless the Master determines that a portion of the insolvent’s income will not be required to maintain the insolvent and his dependents. In such a case, only the portion deemed to be surplus to requirements will be included in the insolvent estate and will vest in the trustee. The question of what role the insolvent’s income should play during the sequestration process, and therefore how section 23(5) should be interpreted and applied, has vexed the courts and numerous practical and constitutional issues arise. This study examines the application and shortcomings of section 23(5) during the administration phase of the sequestration process. It then explores the lessons learned during the recent constitutional scrutiny and subsequent amendment of the emoluments attachment process. Lastly, recommendations are made for possible law reform of section 23(5).

With the adoption of the Act to amend the Environment Quality Act in order to reinforce compliance in 2011, the legislator came to establish a system of administrative monetary penalties for the protection of the environment. This new regime aims for a faster sanction that can be issued directly by the administrative power. This new sanction not only strengthens the applicability of the Environment Quality Act, but it also adds an additional burden to Quebec businesses. The objective of this thesis is to understand to what extent the system of administrative monetary penalties impacts the liability of administrators. To do this, we will first present the Environment Quality Act, which mainly governs the protection of the environment in Quebec, and above all describe the nature and objective of this system of administrative monetary penalties. Next, we will deal with certain aspects of this regime which have implications for administrator's liability. Finally, we will attempt to briefly introduce some of the observations we have made regarding the challenges and limitations of this administrative regime. Avec l’adoption de la Loi modifiant la Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement afin d’en renforcer le respect en 2011, le législateur est venu instaurer un régime de sanctions administratives pécuniaires en matière de protection de l’environnement. Ce nouveau régime vise une sanction plus rapide qui peut être émise directement par le pouvoir administratif. Cette nouvelle sanction renforce non seulement l’applicabilité de la Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement, mais elle ajoute en même temps un fardeau supplémentaire aux entreprises québécoises. L’objectif de ce mémoire est de comprendre dans quelle mesure le régime de sanctions administratives pécuniaires impacte la responsabilité des administrateurs. Pour ce faire, nous allons d’abord présenter la Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement qui encadre principalement la protection de l’environnement au Québec et surtout décrire la nature et l’objectif de ce régime de sanctions administratives pécuniaires. Ensuite, nous traiterons de certains aspects de ce régime qui entraînent des conséquences au niveau de la responsabilité des administrateurs. Finalement, nous tenterons d’introduire brièvement certaines remarques que nous avons tirées concernant les défis et limites de ce régime administratif.

Près de dix ans après la crise des subprimes les opérations de titrisation connaissent un nouvel essor. Ce dernier fait suite notamment à des travaux de la Commission européenne qui, dès 2015, a fait part de son intention de réviser le corpus applicable à ces transactions dans la cadre de son plan d'action pour la construction de l'Union des Marchés de Capitaux. C'est ainsi qu'en 2017 un règlement portant sur les opérations simples transparentes et standardisées a été publié au journal officiel de l'Union européenne. Ce texte a vocation à être complété par un autre règlement relatif à l'opposabilité des cessions de créances. Au niveau international les règles de rétention de fonds propres applicables visant les expositions de titrisations ont été amendées afin de mieux prendre en compte les risques y attachés. En France le régime applicable à la gestion d'actif et au financement par la dette a été remanié. On peut se demander comment ces évolutions normatives ont influencé la manière dont les risques systémiques et idiosyncratiques sont créés, transférés et couverts dans le cadre des opérations de titrisation.

This dissertation explores the evolution of explicit deposit insurance schemes (EDIS) in Southern African countries. It emphasises the important role of banks in the economy and their vulnerability to failures despite prudential requirements and supervision. Financial safety nets are essential for failing banks, and deposit insurance is the primary mechanism to protect depositors and maintain financial system stability in the event of a bank's failure. Originating in 1933 with the establishment of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in the United States of America during the Great Depression, EDIS has become a global standard. Southern Africa, with its developing financial sector, faces many challenges including bank failures, causing depositors to lose funds. The region's high interconnectedness increases the threat of contagion if parent banks fail. The absence of deposit insurance raises the likelihood of fiscal authorities succumbing to political pressure to bailout failing banks during crises as seen during the 2007-09 Global Financial Crisis (GFC). The GFC prompted the International Association of Deposit Insurers and the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision to establish the Core Principles for Effective Deposit Insurance Systems. Issued in June 2009, these principles are used by jurisdictions as a benchmark for assessing the quality of their deposit insurance systems and identifying gaps in their deposit insurance practices. This research aims to evaluate international best practice standards for EDIS and extract lessons from the establishment of EDIS in the USA to address gaps in the implementation of deposit insurance schemes in Southern African countries. Examining ten Southern African countries, this research investigates varied progress in EDIS adoption. Case studies, particularly Zimbabwe as a pioneer of EDIS in the region and Namibia as a recent entrant, help to identify gaps and opportunities for enhancing deposit insurance frameworks in the region.

This paper comprehensively analyses the potential of blockchain technology and smart contracts to revolutionise dispute resolution. As dispute resolution methods evolve, blockchain and smart contracts, which offer efficiency, transparency, and fairness, are becoming more critical. That is especially the case in mediation and construction adjudication, which are less traditionally formal and tend to be carried through much more quickly than other forms of dispute resolution. The opportunity of blockchain comes from its ability to demonstrate a tamper-proof, clear record, reducing risks of misunderstanding and bias. This facilitates the transfer and verification of evidence both in the carrying out of projects and during dispute resolution processes. Smart–digital contracts with terms coded indirectly- allow for automated contract enforcement. They execute automatically upon meeting specific conditions. This automation brings a new efficiency level, cutting the time and costs of conventional dispute resolution. Nonetheless, integrating blockchain and smart contracts in dispute resolution faces several challenges. The current limited understanding and acceptance of these technologies in the legal sector is an imminent issue. Legislative changes are necessary to provide a solid legal framework for these technologies in legal processes and to address potential inconsistencies of approach. Such reform requires strong cooperation among lawmakers, technologists, and legal experts to ensure implementation that adheres to legal and ethical norms and ensures that the technologies can be applied with confidence by the stakeholders within the process. This collective effort is crucial for seamlessly integrating blockchain and smart contracts into legal frameworks.

Aujourd’hui, le marché financier est considéré comme le bouc émissaire du monde des affaires puisqu’il est toujours culpabilisé et pointé de doigt comme la source du malaise et la cause directe de l’effondrement des systèmes économiques. La finalité des marchés financiers est tragiquement déviée dans la perception du grand public. Ce marché qui est censé être l’emblème d’épanouissement, d’entraide et de coopération, est devenu un lieu où règne la mauvaise foi et les manœuvres frauduleuses. Cette stigmatisation n’est pas due au hasard. En effet, le délit d’initié, la publication de comptes inexacts, les crises financières etc. constituent quelques-unes des questions qui ont alimenté le débat actuel autour de crépuscule de la régulation massive du marché financier. La gestion des risques liés aux marchés financiers est devenue une préoccupation majeure afin de se prémunir contre les risques financiers, réputationnels et opérationnels. Today, the financial market is regarded as the scapegoat of the business world, since it is always blamed and pointed at as the source of malaise and the direct cause of the collapse of economic systems. The purpose of financial markets is tragically skewed in the public perception. This market, which is supposed to be the emblem of self-fulfillment, mutual aid and cooperation, has become a place where bad faith and fraudulent maneuvers reign supreme. This stigmatization is no accident. Indeed, insider trading, the publication of inaccurate accounts, financial crises etc. are just some of the issues that have fueled the current debate surrounding the twilight of massive financial market regulation. Financial market risk management has become a major preoccupation in order to guard against financial, reputational and operational risks.

L’entreprise constitue une source incroyable d’innovations, de progrès, de créativité et d’enthousiasme. En effet, elle est l’outil le plus efficace de création d’un changement positif. Or, le fossé entre les entreprises et la société reste encore flagrant ainsi que la relation entre les pouvoirs publics et les entreprises est caractérisée par le manque de confiance et de lucidité. Le droit de la compliance apparaît comme la panacée à ces nouveaux défis, et se présente comme l’outil le plus perfectionné de gouvernance pour l’entreprise et qui permet de concilier entre l’intérêt de l’entreprise et celui de la société.Les entreprises sont tenues de respecter les ordres publics nationaux et supranationaux dans lesquels ils s'inscrivent, Les principes de compliance désignent les lois qui imposent un objectif d’intérêt général à l’entreprise tout en la laissant libre des moyens pour atteindre cet objectif. Les pouvoirs et les régulateurs publics ne font que surveiller la manière dont les opérateurs privés se conforment par eux-mêmes (self-policing, self-reporting, self-compliance et self-monitoring) et contrôler la stricte observance de leurs diligences, c’est-à-dire de leur « capacité à s’auto-policer». The enterprise constitutes an incredible source of innovations, progress, creativity as well as enthusiasm. Indeed, it is the most efficient tool of the creation of positive change. Yet, the gap between enterprises and society still remains obvious as well as the relation between the public powers and enterprises is characterized by the lack of confidence and clarity. The law of compliance seems to be the answer to these new challenges, it presents itself as the most ideal tool of governance for the enterprise and which allows to conciliate between the enterprise’s interests and those of society. Enterprises are required to respect the national and supranational public order which they are a part. The principles of compliance mean the laws that impose a goal of general interest for the enterprise while leaving it free the means to achieve this objective. Powers and public regulators only control the way in which private operators conform by themselves ( self-policing, self-reporting, self-compliance and self-monitoring) and control as well the strict observance of their diligence, that is to say, their self-policing ability.

A Tese aborda a reparação dos danos morais por ricochete no Direito Civil brasileiro a partir de perspectiva histórica, empírica e comparada. Objetiva-se contribuir para a definição de critérios da reparação sob dois aspectos: a legitimidade para postulação do ressarcimento e a quantificação do dano. Para tanto, investiga-se a construção da responsabilidade civil por danos morais por ricochete nos ordenamentos jurídicos francês, português e alemão e na jurisprudência de cada país e, depois, examina-se o histórico desta reparação no Direito Civil brasileiro. Em seguida, analisa-se o enfrentamento dos temas centrais pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal e pelo Superior Tribunal de Justiça, em virtude de na jurisprudência verificar-se a tentativa de definição de alguns parâmetros a regerem a reparação dos danos extrapatrimoniais por ricochete. Avalia-se os conceitos e fundamentos legal, doutrinário e jurisprudencial deste tipo de dano e os riscos e vantagens de estabelecer-se, no Brasil, critérios restritivos de indenização, à semelhança do que ocorre nos ordenamentos português e alemão. Por fim, conclui-se que não há critério efetivamente firmado no STJ a respeito da definição da legitimidade para postulação do ressarcimento, pelo que se sugere a adoção de modelo restritivo a partir da utilização da ordem de vocação hereditária estabelecida no artigo 1.829 do Código Civil, à semelhança dos modelos português e alemão, a fim de garantir segurança jurídica e estabilidade conceitual ao tema. A respeito da quantificação do dano, propõe-se não a utilização de tarifação, mas de regulação da quantificação, observando-se os elementos seguintes: (a) possibilidades econômico-financeiras de ofensor e vítima reflexa; (b) grau de culpa do ofensor; (c) extensão do dano reflexo; (d) quantidade de vítimas reflexamente atingidas pelo mesmo evento danoso; e (e) proximidade do vínculo de parentesco entre vítima direta e vítima reflexa.

La mondialisation de l'économie de marché ouvre de nouveaux horizons aux entreprises commerciales en étant source de croissance, d'emplois et de prospérité, même si elle engendre aussi des risques, en particulier lorsque les entreprises développent des activités dans des zones en proie à des conflits armés, internationaux ou internes, ou dans des territoires occupés.Les entreprises sont incitées par la société civile et les organisations internationales à tenir de plus en plus compte du droit relatif aux droits de l'homme, qui s'applique tant en période de conflit armé que de paix.Le droit international humanitaire, alors même qu'il est spécifiquement conçu pour régir des situations de conflit armé, qu'il a des effets importants pour elles lorsqu'elles opèrent dans des pays qui connaissent de telles situations, leur est moins connu et fait moins l'objet d'attention par la doctrine, notamment francophone.Un certain nombre de contentieux récents ont soulevé des interrogations en la matière, tant sur le plan de la protection des entreprises par le corpus du droit international humanitaire, que sur celui de la soumission des entreprises à ces règles.Cette thèse analyse l'applicabilité du droit international humanitaire aux entreprises commerciales, à leurs salariés, leurs biens, leurs activités qui peuvent être à la fois des cibles, des victimes, des participants des conflits armés, voire des auteurs de violations du droit international humanitaire, soulevant des interrogations relatives à l'adaptation et la pertinence du DIH à ces entités.

Environmental reclamation obligations are statutory mechanisms designed to regulate environmental protection by corporate entities. Bankruptcy laws on the other hand are meant to offer insolvent corporations an opportunity to reorganize their affairs, satisfy creditors claims and make a fresh start. In practice, the application of bankruptcy laws can undermine key environmental reclamation objectives, leading many to ask whether a corporation undergoing restructuring with significant outstanding environmental reclamation obligations should be able to commence bankruptcy proceedings to satisfy creditors’ claims? By employing the doctrinal and comparative research methodologies, this research interrogates that inquiry. It argues that, despite the importance of bankruptcy protection for corporations undergoing financial distress, environmental protection should be paramount. Although sustainable finance (SF) instruments have been deployed by banks to enable creditors to mitigate environmental concerns in their investments, the persistent recurrence of environmental reclamation issues in the oil and gas sector particularly during insolvencies, underscores the need for financial investors to strengthen their investment policies to reflect best practices providing the desired protection for the environment. The research finds that, although SF and environmental, social and governance (ESG) approaches, are commendable, they are insufficient in instilling adequate regulatory impact on the environment compared to judicial control offered by the courts. The thesis concludes that whilst judicial control mechanism is not without concerns, with government’s deliberate financial policy and judicial control to complement SF and ESG efforts, ESG and SF mechanisms can be strengthened to compel greater significant influence on best practices in lending.

The transformation of international trade from conventional to digital impacts several things, including resolving international trade disputes. In order to realize an efficient and effective dispute resolution process, many countries have implemented ODR to settle international trade disputes. This study aims to analyze the implementation of ODR in various countries and examine issues with unclear guidelines based on international law. This research observes the development of ODR in Indonesia and the urgency for its implementation in Indonesia. The research is normative juridical, with a statutory and comparative approach. The results obtained in this study are model law arrangements relating to the standardization of ODR Providers aimed to protect the personal data of the parties, unification of ODR dispute resolution clauses, and formulation of national legal instruments to create legal certainty regarding ODR, including ODR proceedings, permits, and monitoring,  as well as recognition and execution process of electronic ODR decisions.

A história moderna da humanidade vem demonstrando que jaz míope a visão de que determinado país e sua economia podem viver e sobreviver em estado de isolamento hermético ante a economia globalizada. Não é concebível que determinada sociedade possa se desenvolver sem interação com investidores estrangeiros. Mesmo em países que, por opção ideológica, há certo isolamento, vemos hoje a existência de investimentos estrangeiros, ainda que sejam originados em outros países com o mesmo viés ideológico. Desta forma, os países em desenvolvimento e, em especial para o trabalho que aqui se apresenta, o Brasil têm que compreender as possíveis estruturas jurídicas e econômicas, bem como de políticas públicas que expressam tais estruturas, para poder pretender se credenciar como atrativos destinos de investimentos estrangeiros, seja pela outorga de benefícios (diretos ou indiretos), seja pela segurança ao investidor. No Brasil, entretanto, essa atratividade deve ser sopesada com a preservação de valores fundantes de nossa Constituição, congruentes com o ordenamento jurídico nacional e, ainda, devem ser, depois de efetivado o investimento, acompanhado por um sistema que imponha transparência e solidez ao cumprimento das contrapartidas desejadas: notadamente a geração de emprego e renda e de contribuição para a criação da riqueza nacional. O ponto central do presente trabalho gira em torno dos fundamentos jurídicos para a atração e manutenção, bem como a construção de um possível sistema de aferição da solidez jurídica de políticas de incentivo ao capital estrangeiro.

La esperanza de vida en nuestro país es una de las más altas del mundo. Se estima que en treinta años la tasa de dependencia de personas mayores con necesidades de cuidados en la UE alcanzará el sesenta por ciento.Este estudio aborda las cuestiones jurídico-tributarias que plantean las "plataformas digitales de cuidados" que operan en el ámbito nacional y que tienen por destinatarios a los mayores dependientes.Estas fórmulas empresariales, además del potencial que tienen para la generación de empleo y la innovación, contribuyen a mejorar la calidad del envejecimiento, pues la oferta de servicios (cuidados de larga duración, por períodos cortos o por horas) se adapta con mayor flexibilidad a las necesidades individuales de los mayores, preservando su independencia y autonomía en todo el ciclo de la vejez. Unos cuidados que han de ser de calidad, asequibles y accesibles.Interesa, por tanto, adentrarse en los aspectos más significativos de lo que podría ser una fiscalidad de plataformas, focalizada en aquellas que actúan como intermediarias conectando a vendedores o prestadores de servicios con usuarios, y que comprende medidas concretas en el IS y el IVA, así como nuevas obligaciones de suministro de información (DAC 7). En esta categoría de plataformas se reconocen la mayoría de las que operan en el ámbito de los cuidados. Y, puesto que se trata de un sector empresarial en crecimiento, presenta especial interés conocer en qué medida se pueden aprovechar las medidas fiscales introducidas para el fomento de las empresas emergentes (startups), así como para la atracción de inversión privada y la captación de talento extranjero.

A presente tese tem por escopo analisar a proteção dos trabalhadores em plataformas digitais. Sob o viés específico, investiga como o Direito do Trabalho pode assumir seu protagonismo na tutela dos motoristas via aplicativos. O trabalho em plataformas digitais já é uma realidade tanto no cotidiano brasileiro quanto nos demais países. São milhares de trabalhadores espalhados por inúmeras atividades via plataformas digitais, havendo crescimento exponencial nessa seara, o que propicia oportunidades, avanços e desafios. Ocorre que, até o momento, ainda não foi definido o standard de proteção aplicáveis a esses trabalhadores, havendo vazio protetivo que gera precariedades, insegurança jurídica e controvérsias judiciais. Por tais razões, a regulação dessa nova forma de trabalho constitui desafio global. Questiona-se: qual é a proteção adequada para os trabalhadores em plataforma digital? Em busca de respostas coerentes, concebe-se que o Direito do Trabalho pode assumir sua eterna juventude, adaptar-se aos novos tempos e se reinventar para proteger também esses novos trabalhadores. A tese defende um regime jurídico moderno, compatível e pacificador, capaz de harmonizar proteção social e segurança jurídica, valor social do trabalho e livre iniciativa, dignidade da pessoa humana e meio ambiente de trabalho saudável. Essa justa medida pode ser encontrada entre a intervenção estatal mínima e a autorregulamentação das partes. Cabendo ao Estado assegurar a dignidade de todos os trabalhadores, no âmbito da livre iniciativa, identifica-se núcleo fundamental de direitos aplicáveis aos trabalhadores em plataformas digitais, levando-se em conta as transformações do mundo de trabalho; respeitada essa normativa mínima do tipo cláusula pétrea ou espaço vital e inflexível, caberá aos próprios atores sociais regular essa peculiar atividade laboral, o que confere maior efetividade, segurança jurídica e adaptação às transformações sociais.

Le financement de l’économie de nos jours se repose sur le crédit. Pour le développement de leurs activités, les débiteurs se retournent inéluctablement vers les créanciers pour l’obtention des capitaux nécessaires. Cependant, à bien des cas, ce « mariage idyllique » finit par connaître des « jours sombres » par le fait des débiteurs indélicats, posant par là même l’épineux problème du recouvrement des créances. En guise de solution à ce problème, véritable gangrène des économies, le législateur OHADA a cru devoir faire oeuvre utile en secrétant un nouveau droit des affaires en général et celui des procédures contentieuses portant sur le recouvrement des créances et les voies d’exécution en particulier. Lesdites procédures devaient assurer le recouvrement de la créance querellée en toute simplicité, célérité, à moindre coût et dans le strict respect des droits du débiteur poursuivi. Ainsi, à l’échec d’un recouvrement volontaire, il est délivré au créancier poursuivant une ordonnance injonctive sur laquelle sera apposée une formule exécutoire ; afin qu’il procède dès lors à un recouvrement forcé au travers des voies d’exécution. Cependant, une vingtaine d’années plus tard, entre les lourdeurs procédurales et leur complexité, les insaisissabilités, les immunités d’exécution, etc..., les AUPSRVE ont étalé à suffisance certaines limites, qui mettent à mal l’intérêt du créancier dans lesdites procédures. Elles sont donc à repenser notamment au travers de leur recadrage systématique. Il passerait par exemple par la cyber justice, la suppression de l’exéquatur pour une libre circulation des titres exécutoires, l’instauration de l’obligation de transparence sur ses biens imposée au débiteur, la révision de l’assiette saisissable, la relativisation et mieux la suppression des immunités d’exécution chaque fois que les actes posés seront des actes de gestion et non de souveraineté, etc. Toute chose qui pourrait assurer une meilleure prise en compte de l’intérêt du créancier comme c’est déjà le cas pour les droits du débiteur. Ce serait le prix à payer pour un décollage tous azimuts de l’économie de l’espace OHADA.

Technology-based transactions are inseparable from the routine exchange of data. These exchanges may not pose privacy problems until the movement takes extra-territorial turns thereby facing multiple levels of cross-border regulations. In the 80 s, the frequency of transfer of personal data beyond geographical boundaries in Europe precipitated the regulation of transborder data flows (TDF) beginning with the enactment of the Organization for OECD Guidelines. In Africa, the concept of TDF is more complex than usually viewed by the stakeholders and this is partly because neither the African Union nor other regional bodies have introduced legislation on TDF. Like many concepts in data protection, TDF is bereft of a generally accepted meaning. Regardless of the uncertainty, this paper approaches TDF as the transmission of personal data from one country to another country or international entity for the purpose of processing. The paper discusses some definitions of TDF as understood under African regional and national data protection legislation. In a comparative and normative approach, the paper analyses the barriers to TDF in Africa vis a vis the European experience and then concludes with recommendations for workable TDF within and outside the continent from an African perspective beginning with the harmonization of existing regional framework.

The establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has opened new avenues of research interest in International Business and International Management. However, scholarly work in this fledgling area of research has been disparate and often lacking in the assessment of core international business implications of the emergence of the AfCFTA on member states as well as non-member states. This is because, as yet, no systematic attempt has been made to explore the AfCFTA in the context of IB research, or project future IB research directions. Hence, in this paper, using the PRISMA method we have systematically identified the current published research and scholarly work on the AfCFTA and provided a robust picture of the current state of knowledge and available literature on the AfCFTA while at the same time outlining potential areas for future international business research.