The african economic outlook aeo celebrates its 15th edition this year. The challenges and obstacles unemployed youth and the working poor face are diverse and vary between countries. In particular, it looks at the implications for south africa of the resurgence of. The united nations predicts africas economic growth will reach 3. This th edition of the african economic outlook underscores the continents resilience to regional and global headwinds.
After a period of sustained economic growth, the east african economic giant is struggling to balance its looming debt repayments, global and regional shifts, and a struggling private sector. We scale up the derived value of trade misinvoicing by the inverse of the share. The report includes a set of stylized facts on resource use and productivity in africa. World economic outlook weo coping with high debt and sluggish growth. Download report eng pdf download report thai pdf sections in this edition. With the intensity of the pandemic in guinea, liberia and sierra leone, and even if it is restricted to these three most affected. Socioeconomic impact of ebola virus disease in west. Developing africas workforce for the future growths fundamentals are also improving, with a gradual shift from private consumption toward investment and exports. Full report pdf 2mb africas economic growth is creating substantial new business opportunities that are often overlooked by global companies. Strategies for sustained growth and inclusive development 2008. Cote divoire djibouti egypt equatorial guinea eritrea ethiopia gabon gambia ghana guinea guineabissau kenya lesotho liberia libya madagascar malawi mali mauritania mauritius. Since the previous economic update of september 2017, a number of important events have improved south africas economic.
In keeping with the earlier format, the report has two parts. Doing business report moved from 7th out of 183 economies in 2011 to 3rd in 2012. African economic outlook 2016 african development bank. Imf world economic outlook weo coping with high debt. Promoting youth employment african economic outlook. Between 2012 and 2016, the best performers in domestic revenue. African political leaders last year was their collective willingness to move forward with africas economic integration. Growth is expected to deteriorate in 2020 the fast spreading covid19 pandemic is set to push the region into recession for the first time in over two decades this year as both external demand and domestic activity shrivel. The african economic outlook aeo presents the current state of economic and social development in africa and projects the outlook for the coming two years. The tax mix of different country income groupings in africa, 19962012. An investment and growthsupportive outcome is likely to result in a gradual economic recovery. Economic report on africa 2012 united nations economic. African countries still face significant challenges and constraints in exploiting the potential of tourism services in trade and economic development. The african economic outlook 2015 analyses africas growing role in the world economy and predicts the continents twoyear prospects in crucial areas.
Section 1 provides an eco nomic update and assesses the challenges and nearterm prospects facing the south african economy. Nigeria african economic outlook african development bank. Capital flight from subsaharan african countries page 4 where mic is the african countrys imports from industrialized countries as re ported by the african country, and pmic is the industrialized countries exports to the african country as reported by the industrialized trading partners. This annual report examines africas performance in crucial areas. The 2019 african economic outlook highlights that macroeconomic stabilization and employment outcomes are better when industry leads growth, suggesting that industrialization is a robust path to rapid job creation. Africa has the worlds youngest population and it is growing rapidly. Regional economic outlook april 2015 for subsaharan africa and imf staff calculations for north africa. South africa economic update, with a focus on inequality of opportunity. Decoupling refers here to using fewer resources per unit of economic output i. Looking ahead, the economic outlook for africa remains optimistic. Oilexporting countries like angola and nigeria will be hammered, while south africas recession will deepen. Bank, the african development bank, or the governments they represent.
This 14th edition analyses regional development and spatial inclusion challenges faced by the continent. The united nations world investment report, 2012 reports that data on the profitability of united states fdifdi income as a. The report also highlights significant allocations from the 201718 budget to various sectors of the economy. The world economic forum publishes a comprehensive series of reports which examine in detail the broad range of global issues it seeks to address with stakeholders as part of its mission of improving the state of the world. Africas sustainable economic and social transformation is a global priority. This 11th edition of the african economic outlook aeo is marked by a twin track. The african economic outlook aeo 2017 which was published on monday 22 may 2017 by the african development bank indicates that rwanda recorded the most progress in africa in the fight against poverty since 2005, followed by ghana and liberia. This years african economic outlook from the african development bank shows that the continents general economic performance continues to improve.
Political environment the economic intelligence unit eiu predicts that political. Youth unemployment takes shine off africas economic. South africa economy gdp, inflation, cpi and interest rate. Tourism for transformative and inclusive growth examines the. This 11th edition of the african economic outlook aeo is marked by a twintrack performance. Annual economic reports south african reserve bank. In 20, africa grew by about 4%, on average, compared to 3% for the global economy, although with broad variations across regions and income groupings. African economic outlook is a reference website which focuses on the economics of most african countries. Hundreds of millions of young africans will be leaving school over the next decades, at every level, and looking for jobs. The annual african economic outlook aeo monitors the continents state of affairs using a. Report highlights areas requiring policy action and investment to ensure africa lays the foundation for inclusive and sustained growth.
As of 2007, growth in africa had surpassed that of east asia. This years edition will for the first time cover eritrea and south sudan. We support the implementation of the african unions strategic vision at continental, regional, national and local levels by coproducing cuttingedge data and analysis with our african member states and partners, and facilitating an open dialogue on policies to accelerate that transformation. The aeo report does not include economic growth or hdi data for somalia, south sudan or western sahara. Nigeria economic outlook top 10 themes for 2019 top 10 economies in africa in 2018 egypt 8. The october 2012 world economic outlook weo assesses the prospects for the global recovery in light of such risks as the ongoing euro area crisis and the fiscal cliff facing u.
African economic outlook 2012 summary in english click to download pdf. According to analysts, the countrys growth prospects for 2020 range from 5. Sarb slashes rate to record low as coronavirus darkens economic outlook april 14, 2020 at an emergency meeting ending on 14 april, the monetary policy committee mpc of the south african reserve bank sarb unanimously decided to axe the repurchase rate by 100 basis points to 4. The report emphasizes the imperatives of a regional dimension. Management of the south african money and banking system. The report leverages the knowledge and expertise of the african development bank, the world bank group, and the world economic forum. African economic outlook is an annual reference bookjournal which focuses on the economics of most african countries. Subsaharan africa economic outlook data, statistics. It would lay the foundation for a competitive continental market to accelerate growth and allow africa to be more competitive in global trade and value chains. The report also stresses the potential of regional value chains. The report is published by the oecd development centre, the african development bank, the united nations development programme. An analysis of issues shaping africas economic future.
African economic outlook 2016 algeria angola benin botswana burkina faso burundi cabo verde cameroon central african republic chad comoros congo congo, dem. This editions focus concerns the promotion of youth employment in africa. The ninth edition of the african economic outlook portrays a continent that is slowly emerging from the lingering effects of the worlds deepest and most widespread economic crisis in half a. The contribution of the service sector to economic growth is large in both resourcerich and resourcepoor countries figure 14. The kenya economic outlook 2017 report provides an overview of kenyas economic environment and key sectors. For the first time in a decade, investment accounted for more than half the continents growth, with private consumption accounting for less than. The statistical annex presents 24 tables comparing economic and social variables across all the countries of africa. Click on the image above to explore the interactive africa is one of the fastest growing regions in the world after escaping the worst of the global financial crisis. This th edition of the african economic outlook underscores the continents resilience. The african economic outlook was prepared by a consortium of four teams from the african development bank afdb, the oecd development centre, the united nations development programme undp and the united nations economic commission for africa uneca. Wef 2011, global competitiveness report 20112012, world economic forum. Mozambiques economic outlook governance challenges holding back economic potential 4 longterm growth prospects remain despite current debt driven volatility mozambique has realised sustained economic growth over the last decade and a half, averaging 7. Each country report provides an assessment of recent economic performance, economic projections, an examination of structural issues, and a discussion of the political and social context. Highlightsdhighlights 2 economic overview political developments in the first half of 2019 will be a key determinant of the south african economys performance over the remainder of the year.
Pace of urbanisation trends in selected african countries, 19802012. Besides reports on its key events and standalone publications such as the global competitiveness report, the global risks report and the global gender gap report, the. Burundi african economic outlook african development bank uncertainty over external economies and failures of governance could cast doubt on external aid and future regional integration. Data suggest parts of the continent are now experiencing fast growth, thanks to their resources and increasing political stability and has steadily increased levels of peacefulness since 2007. The estimation approach of the socioeconomic impact, which allows for consistency checks, is also different from that of other studies. This site is powered by keepeek 360, digital asset management for business. World economic outlook weo growth resuming, dangers remain. United nations population division, world population prospects.
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