Economic Trends in Africa: The Economic Performance of Sub-Saharan African Countries

Author/Editor:

Daudi Ballali ; Pierre Dhonte ; G. Terrier ; Stéphane Cossé

Publication Date:

September 1, 1994

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Summary:

This paper highlights selected recent developments in the economies of sub-Saharan Africa. It notes that the outlook for commodity prices has improved, and with it the outlook for economic activity beyond 1994; it also notes, however, the need for higher savings and investment to sustain growth over the medium term. The paper also covers two aspects of structural adjustment: the liberalization of exchange and trade systems, which has been extensive and has resulted in a sharp reduction in exchange market distortions; and the momentum of regional integration in the CFA countries and in the Southern Africa region.

Series:

Working Paper No. 1994/109

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

September 1, 1994

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451853148/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA1091994

Pages:

54

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