Entries for 'Sub-Saharan Africa'
September 30, 2015
After a turbulent few years that saw the exchange rate depreciate sharply, inflation surge, interest rates hiked and growth slow, Ghana appears to be
September 9, 2015
The 60% decline in the oil price since last year and the slow political transition following elections in March is taking its toll on the Nigerian eco
July 2, 2015
The ramping up of infrastructure investment has enhanced medium-term growth prospects, but increased short-term vulnerabilities. Capital inflows have
May 13, 2015
Uncertainty shrouding the copper mining industry has now been addressed. After negotiations earlier this year, the government modified its proposed ch
April 28, 2015
Nigerians voted for change with the election of President Muhammadu Buhari, who campaigned on a platform to improve security and the economy. Although
March 19, 2015
The 2015 budget stepped away from the previous countercyclical fiscal approach and introduced measures to address the structural deficit and stabilize
January 29, 2015
Although Tanzania continues to enjoy strong economic growth, it still faces many developmental challenges. Things are changing, however, and the gover
January 14, 2015
South Africa has come through a difficult year that was blighted by extended industrial unrest at a time when the authorities were having to navigate
December 9, 2014
The recent dramatic shift in the global oil market is taking its toll on Nigeria, the sixth largest net exporter of oil in the world.' With the rise
September 18, 2014
Nigeria's economy, the largest in Africa, is performing remarkably well. Strong domestic demand is driving growth notwithstanding challenges which inc
August 21, 2014
Côte d'Ivoire has become one of Sub-Saharan Africa's fastest-growing economies since the recent return to political stability and efforts to improve
April 22, 2014
Nigeria is now the largest economy in Africa in nominal $ GDP following the rebasing of its national income accounts. The rebasing revealed a more div
March 13, 2014
South Africa's budget was drawn up in a particularly challenging macroeconomic environment against a background of intensified global financial market
March 6, 2014
Kenya looks set to enter a phase of higher growth and smaller deficits, but many challenges and risks remain. Reforms under the recently completed IMF
February 4, 2014
South Africa, like other emerging market countries, is experiencing a new set of global headwinds as financial markets adjust to the start of Fed tape
September 19, 2013
Tanzania has gained access to international markets, but rising reliance on nonconcessional funding with a persistent deficit raises concerns. In the
September 5, 2013
Despite its substantial oil wealth, Nigeria has recorded federal budget deficits for the past four years. Our projections suggest that the deficit wil
August 22, 2013
Real GDP growth should remain buoyant, at around 8% in 2013 and 2014. Strong FDI inflows are likely to continue over the medium term. Offshore gas pro
July 15, 2013
Robust growth, a sizable current account surplus that is anchoring a stable exchange rate, and high yields have attracted foreign investors to Nigeria
July 15, 2013
The fiscal deficit narrowed to 3.1% of GDP in 2012 with a rebound in economic activity boosting revenue. Côte d'Ivoire will continue to run small and