Oil Wealth in Central Africa: Policies for Inclusive Growth

Author/Editor:

Sharmini Coorey ; Bernardin Akitoby

Publication Date:

August 16, 2012

Summary:

Despite its vast oil wealth, central Africa still struggles to sustain strong, inclusive economic growth and to generate sufficient employment opportunities, particularly for its fast-growing youth population. Drawing on new research, Oil Wealth in Central Africa lays out the macroeconomic and growth challenges facing the region; examines oil wealth management and its implications for poverty reduction; and includes four case studies that exemplify lessons learned.

Series:

Books

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

August 16, 2012

ISBN/ISSN:

9781616353766

Stock No:

OWCAEA

Pages:

247

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