Weakening Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa Calls for Policy Reset
IMF Podcasts · IMF Podcasts
April 28, 201611m 36s
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Show Notes
The IMF's latest regional economic outlook for Sub-SaharanAfrica predicts a second difficult year as the region is hit bymultiple shocks. In this podcast, co-author Céline Allard, says thesteep decline in commodity prices and tighter financing conditionshave put many large economies under severe strain.
Contributors: Céline Allard, Head of the Regional StudiesDivision in the IMF's African Department