The IMF's latest regional economic outlook for sub-Saharan Africa
Can sub-Saharan Africa overcome economic challenges and regain confidence in the global market?
Date: 2015-10-28
Time: 10:30 to 12:30
Venue: Conference room
, ISS Pretoria
, Block C
, Brooklyn Court
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RSVP: Anu Klaassens
Phone: +27 12 346 9500
Email: [email protected]
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Click here to download the IMF 'Regional Economic Outlook: Sub-Saharan Africa' report
The economic outlook for sub-Saharan Africa is weakening.
A better business environment, high commodity prices and improved global financial conditions have supported strong economic growth over the last decade. However, commodity prices have retreated from their decade-highs and global financial conditions have become more difficult.
Compounding these external factors, the region enters this more uncertain period with less domestic safeguards, especially on the fiscal front, than in 2008.
This seminar will discuss the economic outlook and policy challenges for sub-Saharan Africa, as well as the region’s competitiveness.
Chair: Axel Schimmelpfennig, Senior Resident Representative in South Africa, IMF
Speakers:
- Antoinette Sayeh, Director, Africa Department, IMF
- Céline Allard, Head, Regional Studies Division, African Department, IMF
- Libby Dreyer, Manager, Sector Specialists, Development Bank of Southern Africa
Click here to download the IMF invitation
