Regional Economic Outlook: Sub-Saharan Africa, April 2007 -- Table of Contents
Sub-Saharan Africa, April 13, 2007
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- Published: April 13, 2007
- Series: Sub-Saharan Africa
Overview and Key Findings
- Sub-Saharan Africa's growth performance during the past three years has been the best in more than three decades.
- Higher oil revenues and increased debt relief have been used to make progress toward the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
- Despite spending pressures, most countries have managed to preserve macroeconomic stability with policies intended to support and sustain the region’s higher growth.
- The latest REO is complemented by analyses on:
- the macroeconomic challenges for oil producers,
- changing trade patterns, including with China,
- the development of government debt markets.
Publications, Events, and Access
- Press Conference on the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook: April 13, 2007 (Webcast; Transcript).
- Press Release: IMF Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook Cites Region's Strong Growth Prospects, Highlights Risks and Medium-Term Challenges.
- Transcript of a Press Conference on the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook.
- World Economic Outlook: Spillovers and Cycles in the Global Economy, April 2007.
- Regional Economic Outlook: Sub-Saharan Africa — April 2007 — English and Français availability noted.
- World Economic and Financial Surveys; Ordering Information.
- Email notification sign-up for new series and/or country items.
Developments in 2006 and Prospects for 2007 (Chapter II)
- Contents structure:
- Developments in 2006
- Prospects for 2007
- Figures and indicators listed relevant to developments and prospects include:
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Real GDP Growth
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Contribution to GDP Growth
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Inflation, 2000-06
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Commodity Prices
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Foreign Reserves
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Destination of Exports
- Sub-Saharan Africa: External Debt, 2000-06
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Components of Total Net Official Development Assistance
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Real Effective Exchange Rate
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Debt Trading Volumes
- Oil-Exporting Countries: Contribution to GDP Growth
- SSA Oil-Exporting Countries: Fiscal Spending and Oil Revenues, 2002-06
- SSA Oil-Exporting Countries: External Spending and Oil Exports, 2002-06
- SSA Oil-Exporting Countries: Current Account and Official Reserves
- International Comparison: Doing Business Indicators
- Oil-Importing Countries: Contribution to GDP Growth
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Real GDP Growth, 2007
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Median Inflation and Countries with Inflation Below 10 Percent
- Sub-Saharan Africa, Euro Area, and the United States: Real GDP Growth
- Sub-Saharan Africa, Euro Area, and the United States: GDP Growth Correlation
Macroeconomic Challenges for Africa's Oil Producers (Chapter III)
- Chapter structure:
- Introduction
- Policy Challenges Ahead
- Conclusions
- Figures and analyses referenced:
- SSA: Oil Production and Oil Prices, 1965-2006
- SSA Oil-Producing Countries: Oil and Non-Oil Revenues, 2002 and 2006
- SSA Oil-Producing Countries: Portion of Oil Revenue Spent, 2002 and 2006
- SSA Oil-Producing Countries: Change in International Reserves and Non-Oil Primary Fiscal Balances, 2002 and 2006
- SSA Oil-Producing Countries: Impact of Fiscal Policies, 1970-2006
- Selected Indicators in Oil-Producing Countries, 2005
- SSA Oil-Producing Countries: Oil and Gas Production, 2001-56
- SSA Oil-Producing Countries: Non-hydrocarbon Primary Balance, 2003-45
- SSA Oil-Producing Countries: Permanently Sustainable Non-Oil Primary Deficits (3.2 percent return)
- SSA Oil-Producing Countries: Permanently Sustainable Non-Oil Primary Deficits (4 percent return)
- SSA Oil-Producing Countries: Real Growth and Sustainable Government Expenditure, 2003-55
- Nigeria: Impact of Scaling Up Government Spending, 2002-12
Sub-Saharan Africa's Emerging Export Pattern (Chapter IV)
- Chapter structure:
- Evolution of SSA Export Patterns through 2005
- Export Patterns by Product
- Export Patterns by SSA Country Groupings
- A Closer Look at SSA's Manufacturing Exports
- Benchmarking SSA's Trade Performance
- Making Trade an Engine of Development
- Constraints on Manufacturing in SSA
- Tables and figures addressing export patterns:
- Sectoral Composition of Exports, 1985-2005
- Growth Rates of Broad Export Categories, 1985-2005
- Destination Shares of Broad Export Categories, 1990 and 2005
- Top Two Markets and Suppliers of Major Manufacturing Exports
- Undertrading in Developing Countries, 2000-05
- Undertrading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2000-05
- Share of World Trade by Region, 1970-2005
- Destination of Sub-Saharan African Exports
- Total Merchandise Exports by Destination, 1985 and 2005
- Destination Shares of Sub-Saharan African Exports, 1990 and 2005
- Exports of Major Merchandise Categories, 1985-2005
- Selected Economies: Major Product Category Shares of Total Exports
- Boxes relevant to trade and external relations:
- China's Financial Relations with Sub-Saharan Africa
- International Service Outsourcing to Sub-Saharan Africa
Local-Currency Government Debt Markets in Africa (Chapter V)
- Chapter structure:
- Government Debt Markets and Economic Performance
- Principal Characteristics and Size of Government Debt Markets in Africa
- Structural Challenges in Domestic Debt Markets
- Strategies for Sustainable Market Development
- Tables and figures referenced:
- Domestic Debt in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1980-2000
- Commercial Bank Holdings of Domestic Debt
- Holders of Domestic Debt in Selected African Countries, 2000
- Securitized Debt in Selected African Countries, 2004
- Holders of Debt in Selected African Countries, 2001-05
- Government Securities Markets in Kenya
- Debt Management: The Essentials
- Government Debt and Private Bond Market Development in Africa
- Boxes related to debt markets:
- Is There a Link Between Domestic Debt and Growth?
- Government Securities Markets in Kenya
- Debt Management: The Essentials
Appendices, Statistical Materials, and Supporting Content
- Appendices and supporting sections:
- Appendix I. Additional Tables and Figures
- Appendix II. Methodological Notes to Chapter IV
- Statistical Appendix
- Data and Conventions
- List of Tables
- References
- Publications of the IMF African Department, 2003-2007
- Tables (selected listing from contents):
- 2.1. Sub-Saharan Africa: Selected Indicators, 2002-07
- 3.1. Sub-Saharan African OPCs: Quality of Public Sector Management and Institutions, 2005
- 4.1. Sectoral Composition of Exports, 1985-2005
- 4.2. Growth Rates of Broad Export Categories, 1985-2005
- 4.3. Destination Shares of Broad Export Categories, 1990 and 2005
- 4.4. Top Two Markets and Suppliers of Major Manufacturing Exports
- 4.5. Undertrading in Developing Countries, 2000-05
- 4.6. Undertrading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2000-05
- 5.1 Domestic Debt in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1980-2000
- 5.2 Commercial Bank Holdings of Domestic Debt
- Figures (selected listing from contents):
- 2.2. Sub-Saharan Africa: Contribution to GDP Growth
- 2.3. Sub-Saharan Africa: Inflation, 2000-06
- 2.4. Sub-Saharan Africa: Commodity Prices
- 2.5. Sub-Saharan Africa: Foreign Reserves
- 2.6. Sub-Saharan Africa: Destination of Exports
- 2.7. Sub-Saharan Africa: External Debt, 2000-06
Boxes Highlighting Thematic Issues
- Trends in Poverty and Inequality in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Information and Communication Technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Debt Relief and Credit Rating in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Macroeconomic Implications of Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Policies to Promote Private Sector Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Limited Oil Reserves and Long-Term Fiscal Policies
- Oil and Gas Reserves in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Simulating the Impact of Scaled-Up Public Spending
- Implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) in Africa
- China's Financial Relations with Sub-Saharan Africa
- International Service Outsourcing to Sub-Saharan Africa
- Is There a Link Between Domestic Debt and Growth?
- Government Securities Markets in Kenya
- Debt Management: The Essentials
- Government Debt and Private Bond Market Development in Africa
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