Zambia: Gains Tempered by Large Fiscal Deficit
Zambia has enjoyed rapid growth in recent years, but the size of its fiscal deficit looms large over its future, says the IMF in a new report on the state of this south African economy.
9 Tammi 20149min
We All Need to Benefit from Economic Growth
"A rising tide lifts all boats." That may be true on the oceans, but it's not always the case when it comes to economic growth. But, countries can choose to pursue economic policies that will benefit ...
5 Joulu 20135min
Emerging Markets: Future Unclear
After a decade of strong growth, many emerging markets have experienced an economic slowdown. Martin Wolf, chief economics commentator at the Financial Times, explains how these economies might restor...
22 Marras 20137min
Africa's Middle Class Spearheads Growth
In a wide ranging interview, the chief economist of the African development bank gave his thoughts on the African middle class, the state of data in Africa and the continent' stellar economic performa...
14 Marras 20135min
Slower Growth in Emerging Markets: The New Normal?
The recent slowing growth in emerging markets may continue for the foreseeable future says economist Tim Adams. At a recent seminar on "Emerging Markets: Restoring the Momentum", Adams suggested that ...
7 Marras 20135min
Afrique : maintenir le rythme
Dans son dernier rapport sur les perspectives économiques de l'Afrique subsaharienne, le Fonds monétaire international prévoit pour la région une croissance de 6 % en 2014, contre 5 % prévus pour cett...
31 Loka 20137min
Africa: Keeping Up the Pace
In the latest economic outlook for sub-Saharan Africa, the International Monetary Fund expects growth to reach 6% in 2014, up from the 5% expected this year. The region is benefiting from improved dom...
31 Loka 20135min
Protecting the World's Water Resources
Water is the one resource we cannot live without. Yet, in some parts of the world, it remains inaccessible to many. To coincide with his article (http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/fandd/2013/09/Glei...
24 Loka 20138min
