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Mali: The Success Mali Must Move Beyond

[allAfrica] Mali built a cotton sector capable of producing, ginning and exporting at scale. Mossadeck Bally argues that this success must now support a more demanding ambition: retain more fibre…

  • Mali has a thriving cotton industry as Africa's top producer.
  • Unprocessed cotton fibre remains unused, presenting an opportunity for industrialization.
  • Financing and infrastructure challenges hinder textile production transition.

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