Africa: Steady Growth, with Threat of Faster Inflation
IMF Podcasts · IMF Podcasts
January 8, 20134m 11s
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Show Notes
The IMF is optimistic about the prospects for Sub-Saharan Africa, and expects regional growth to be around 5 percent in the coming year. But commodity price swings, inflation and the risk of a global downturn threaten this outlook. The Director of the IMF's Africa Department identifies the latest key economic trends in the region and how they will affect its people.