Tackling Youth Unemployment in Africa
Africa is one of the fastest growing regions in the world, but the persistence of youth unemployment threatens this progress. Some see this growth without jobs as a ticking time bomb. Lamido Sanusi, ...
16 Jan 20148min
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 Jan 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 Des 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Okt 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 Okt 20135min
