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: Sub-Saharan Africa analyzes the macroeconomic performance and short-term prospects of sub-Saharan Africa and provides and … the global financial crisis on sub-Saharan Africa, and the other on the impact of the crisis on financial systems in the …
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This paper assesses and disseminates experiences and lessons from low-income countries (LICs) in Sub-Saharan Africa … that were selected by the Africa Department in 2015-16 as pilots for enhanced analysis of macro-financial linkages in …
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Marrakech, Morocco-this Special Issue on Africa discusses economic developments for the entire continent. After four years of … countries in Africa is improving. Inflation is generally easing, economic activity is starting to pick up, and fiscal imbalances … political instability also underscore the fragility of conflict-affected states. Against this background, Africa's policymakers …
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This 2015 Article IV Consultation highlights that despite lower commodity prices and a weaker global environment, Mozambique's economic prospects remain positive given planned massive investment in natural resources. Although GDP growth averaged 7 percent over the last five years, Mozambique's...
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Sub-Saharan Africa's economic recovery is well under way, although among country groups there is variation in the speed … precrisis levels. However, in the region's middle-income countries, including South Africa, the recovery has been more gradual …
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This year looks set to be another encouraging one for most sub-Saharan African economies. Reflecting mainly strong demand but also elevated commodity prices, the region's economy is set to expand by more than 51⁄4 percent in 2011. For 2012, the IMF staff's baseline projection is for growth to...
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KEY ISSUES Context. After several postponements, the July legislative elections—which were, peacefully conducted—gave an absolute majority to the incumbent party. The new government has thus a strong mandate to implement growth-promoting policies and meet the public’s expectations of...
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KEY ISSUES Setting: Namibia’s positive growth record over the years has raised overall incomes and led to positive economic outcomes. However, growth has not translated into sufficient job creation contributing to persistently high unemployment and income inequality. Outlook and risks: Real...
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In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with government officials, is published at the option of the member country
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Economic activity continued to grow at a brisk pace in 2013. Growth projections have been revised slightly downwards to 6.8 percent in 2013 and 2014, based on lower gold and cotton prices that are leading to somewhat lower output, and the impact of the high base of agricultural...
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