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Third Ghana Economic Update : Agriculture as an Engine of Growth and Jobs Creation
World Bank Group - 2018
In September 2017, Ghana's economy expanded for the fifth successive quarter by 9.3 percent compared to just 4 …
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Fourth Ghana Economic Update : Enhancing Financial Inclusion
World Bank Group - 2019
Ghana's real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded in 2018, albeit at a slower rate than in 2017; the expansion was … reserves. The financial sector in Ghana has grown rapidly since 2010, and with it the share of Ghanaians with access to formal … economic update concludes with five specific recommendations for enhancing financial inclusion in Ghana: digitize government …
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Seventh Ghana Economic Update : Price Surge - Unraveling Inflation's Toll on Poverty and Food Security
Kwakye, Kwabena Gyan - 2023
Ghana's economy entered a full-blown crisis in 2022, after having rebounded from the COVID-19 slowdown in 2021. In … will be critical. Second, support for food self-sufficiency is needed in Ghana (a goal for many countries now due to the … global food crisis), while opening the country to generate more export revenues. The Ghana Tree Crops Diversification Project …
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Uganda Economic Update, 20th Edition : Unlocking the Benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area and Regional Integration
World Bank Group - 2022
The Ugandan economy will need to grow rapidly, sustainably, and broadly (i.e., in a shared manner), to reach middle-income status, lift its population out of poverty, and generate enough jobs for one of the fastest growing populations in the world. To do so, the country needs to unlock its...
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Iraq Economic Monitor, Fall 2021 : The Slippery Road to Economic Recovery
World Bank Group - 2021
The fall 2021 issue of the Iraq Economic Monitor provides an in-depth review of the latest macroeconomic and policy developments amidst a global recovery in international oil markets and as COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease. As a result, the monitor finds that the economic prospects for Iraq...
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Malaysia Economic Monitor, December 2021 : Staying Afloat
World Bank Group - 2021
Following the surge in COVID-19 infections in Q3 2021, Malaysia is gradually emerging from the worst wave of the pandemic. As a result, the Malaysian economy is expected to be on a recovery path next year. In the near-term, it is key to ensure that targeted support measures remain in place. The...
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Iran Economic Monitor, Fall 2021 : Adapting to the New Normal - A Protracted Pandemic and Ongoing Sanctions
World Bank Group - 2021
Iran's economy is gradually recovering following a lost decade (2011-2020) of negligible economic growth. Less stringent COVID-19 restrictions, adaptation to the new normal - reflected in a recovery in consumption, and more favorable oil sector conditions have driven a four-quarter rebound after...
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Kazakhstan Economic Update, Winter 2021/2022 : Economic Recovery during Challenging Times
World Bank Group - 2021
After suffering a pandemic-driven slump in 2020, Kazakhstan's economic recovery is on track, having sustained quarterly growth throughout Q3 2021. Reduced COVID-19 cases and the loosening of mobility restrictions support business activities and maintain the rebound in consumer demand. However,...
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Malawi Economic Monitor, December 2021 : Addressing Macro and Gender Imbalances
World Bank Group - 2021
After several months of low COVID-19 case numbers, Malawi is facing a fourth wave. While an increasing share of the global population is protected by vaccines, only about 6.5 percent of the population is vaccinated in Malawi, increasing the country's vulnerability to the virus. The Government...
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Jordan Economic Monitor, Fall 2021 : En Route to Recovery
World Bank Group - 2021
Jordan's economy is showing a healthy recovery following a moderate contraction of 1.6 percent in 2020. Notwithstanding the restrictive pandemic measures, the economy managed to grow by 1.8 percent in the first half of 2021. Meanwhile, accommodative monetary policy by the Central Bank of Jordan...
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