UNITED STATES ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY TOWARDS AFRICA: A CASE STUDY OF AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (AGOA), 2005 - 2015

This research work examines United States Economic Diplomacy towards Africa: A Case Study of African Growth and Opportunity Act, 2005 - 2015. It analyzes the impacts of AGOA on trade relations, economic development, and diplomatic ties between the United States and African nations. The abstract highlights key findings, challenges, and potential implications for future economic strategies in the region. This study examines American economic diplomacy in Africa, focusing on the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the work comprises of the conceptualization of key terms like diplomacy, economy and economic diplomacy. it evaluates the effectiveness of AGOA in fostering economic relations between the United States and African countries. The work outlines key aspects such as trade dynamics, the way forward for the economic diplomacy of African States and the overall impact of AGOA on African economies, contributing insights for policymakers and scholars interested in international economic relations. The study adopted analytical research method. Oral sources, Journals and materials were used for the completion of this work. The findings show that AGOA literally means good for African States and has really impacted a lot on them.