Sub-Saharan Africa

Regional Economic Outlook, October 2014 : Staying the Course

Author/Editor:

International Monetary Fund

Publication Date:

October 20, 2014

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Growth in much of Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to remain strong, driven by efforts to invest in infrastructure and strong agricultural production. The current Ebola outbreak in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone is exacting a heavy toll, with spillovers to neighboring countries. External threats to the region's overall positive outlook include global financial conditions and a slowdown in emerging market growth.

Series:

Regional Economic Outlook

Subject:

Absorptive capacity Cross country analysis Development Economic forecasting Economic growth Financial and Monetary Sector Fiscal policy Infrastructure Monetary policy Private investment Public debt Public investment Public investments Regional Economic Outlook Statistical annexes Sub-Saharan Africa

Frequency:

Biannually