Ethiopia: Drought, Low Commodities Dampen Growth
IMF Podcasts, October 4, 2016
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- Published: October 4, 2016
Key findings from the IMF review
- Ethiopia has been experiencing strong growth since the early 2000s.
- The IMF’s latest review says low commodity prices and a drought have put growth levels "well below 10 percent" for the first time in a decade.
- The situation represents a notable deviation from the country's prior growth performance.
Issues highlighted
- Low commodity prices.
- Drought conditions affecting economic activity.
Format and contributors
- Content type: podcast episode.
- Interview subject: Julio Escolano, IMF Mission Chief for Ethiopia, who oversaw the writing of the report.
- Producers: Bruce Edwards (International Monetary Fund) and Rhoda Metcalfe (independent journalist and audio producer).