Can Sever

Can Sever is an economist in the IMF’s African Department. He has worked on the IMF surveillance and program reviews for several low-income and fragile countries in the region. Previously, he was an economist in the Monetary and Capital Markets Department, contributing to the Global Financial Stability Report. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park. His research interests include the areas of international finance and macroeconomics, political economy, and structural issues.

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• How to Spur Economic Growth in Africa’s Fragile and Conflict-Affected States
  • Published: June 5, 2025
  • Authors: Wenjie Chen, Michele Fornino, Hamza Mighri, Can Sever
  • Summary: Enhancing institutions, improving governance, strengthening public engagement, and building international partnerships are critical to overcome fragility
• The Clock is Ticking on Sub-Saharan Africa's Urgent Job Creation Challenge
  • Published: November 12, 2024
  • Authors: Athene Laws, Faten Saliba, Can Sever, Luc Tucker
  • Summary: To employ a growing population, the region needs to transform informal jobs, reduce barriers to business growth, and create conditions conductive to jobs growth in higher productivity sectors—especially in fragile and low-income countries

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