Africa’s Middle Class Spearheads Growth
IMF Podcasts, November 14, 2013
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Bibliographic details
- Published: November 14, 2013
Episode overview
- Title: Africa’s Middle Class Spearheads Growth
- Date: November 14, 2013
- Format: Podcast episode
- Guest: Mthuli Ncube, African Development Bank, Chief Economist and Vice President
- Host / Producers:
- Bruce Edwards, International Monetary Fund
- Rhoda Metcalfe, independent journalist and audio producer
- Distribution platforms listed: Libsyn; Spotify; YouTube; Soundcloud; Apple
Major themes discussed
- The African middle class
- Wide-ranging interview focused on the role of the African middle class in driving economic growth.
- The state of data in Africa
- Discussion addressed the quality, availability, and implications of data for policymaking and economic analysis.
- The continent’s economic performance
- Conversation highlighted Africa’s "stellar economic performance" and its drivers.
Illustrative detail
- Image caption referenced: "Students in Somaliland. Young Africans should be able to choose between an academic or vocational path, says Ncube (photo: Kari /Corbis)"
Production notes
- Behind the mic:
- Bruce Edwards produces the IMF podcast program; described as an award-winning audio producer and journalist with field experience covering armed conflicts, social unrest, and natural disasters.
- Rhoda Metcalfe identified as an independent journalist and audio producer.