that the within-country relationship of women's employment and income is, on average, negative in Asia and Latin America … but positive in Africa. We suggest that amongst reasons why African women behave differently are that the conventional … and potentially correlated shocks. In Asia and Latin America, characteristics that strengthen counter-cyclical responses …

In recent years, the private sector has been recognized as a key engine of Africa's economic development. Yet, the most … sector countries are concentrated in Western Africa (Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Niger, Senegal and Togo), Central Africa … (Cameroun, Republic of Congo) and Eastern Africa (Kenya, Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania), with the addition of Mauritius. Countries …

We assess Africa's prospects for enjoying a demographic dividend. While fertility rates and dependency ratios in Africa … that by the mid-21st century the ratio of the working-age to dependent population will be greater than in Asia, Europe, and … Northern America. This projection suggests Africa has considerable potential to enjoy a demographic dividend. Whether and when …

that the within-country relationship of women's employment and income is, on average, negative in Asia and Latin America … but positive in Africa. We suggest that amongst reasons why African women behave differently are that the conventional … and potentially correlated shocks. In Asia and Latin America, characteristics that strengthen counter-cyclical responses …

by sub-regions, the magnitude of the colonial vestige in Africa is a significant determinant of emigration flows. Overall …