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  "title": "Africa: Keeping Up the Pace",
  "publication": "IMF Podcasts, October 31, 2013",
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  "summary": "A slowdown in emerging markets could negatively impact Africa (Photo: Roy Corbis) - Africa: Keeping Up the Pace In This Episode In the latest economic outlook for sub-Saharan Africa, the International Monetary Fund expects growth to reach 6% in 2014, up from the 5% expected this year.",
  "publishDate": "2013-10-31",
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      "heading": "Summary and outlook",
      "content": "- The International Monetary Fund expects growth in sub-Saharan Africa to reach 6% in 2014.\n- The IMF expected growth of 5% \"this year\" (2013).\n- The region is benefiting from improved domestic and global conditions."
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      "heading": "Contributors and production",
      "content": "- Montfort Mlachila, IMF, African Department\n- Bruce Edwards — produces the IMF podcast program; described as an award-winning audio producer and journalist who has covered armed conflicts, social unrest, and natural disasters.\n- Rhoda Metcalfe — independent journalist and audio producer."
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      "heading": "Key messages",
      "content": "- Growth projection: 6% in 2014 (IMF expectation).\n- Comparison: 5% expected for 2013 (IMF expectation).\n- Drivers: improved domestic and global conditions supporting the region."
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    "Growth projection: 6% in 2014 (IMF expectation).",
    "Comparison: 5% expected for 2013 (IMF expectation).",
    "Drivers: improved domestic and global conditions supporting the region.",
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