Trafficking Risk in Sub-Saharan African Supply Chains

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Insights into the human trafficking risks in sub-Saharan Africa

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Explore trafficking risk across 22 key African export commodities and all 49 sub-Saharan countries.

Find detailed reports on national and industry-specific risk factors, along with practical guidance to help companies understand, prevent, and address trafficking in global supply chains.

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Explore by commodity

Learn about the production of key commodities in sub-Saharan Africa, and read about the trafficking in persons risk factors associated with these supply chains in the region.

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Explore by country

Learn about the roles of specific African countries within global supply chains, and the trafficking risks that are known to be associated with their key export industries.

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Understand risk

Understanding the risk of human trafficking in global commodity supply chains necessitates consideration of a range of risk factors for both the commodities and countries involved.

Explore different frameworks and resources for evaluating trafficking risk at different levels.

Project partners

American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative

American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative

The Solidarity Center

The Solidarity Center

African Labour Research Network

African Labour Research Network