The Rise of Islamic Finance and Its Potential for Africa

March 3, 2011

- The Rise of Islamic Finance and Its Potential for Africa
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With double-digit growth over recent years, Islamic finance has generated increasing interest around the world. It is serving previously underbanked populations. Governments in Sub-Saharan Africa, are now looking at Islamic finance as a new source of funding.
Amadou Sy, IMF Monetary and Capital Markets Dept

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Bruce Edwards

International Monetary Fund

Bruce Edwards produces the IMF podcast program. He's an award-winning audio producer and journalist who's covered armed conflicts, social unrest, and natural disasters from all corners of the world. He believes economists have an important role in solving the world's problems and aspires to showcase their research in every IMF podcast.

Rhoda Metcalfe

RHODA METCALFE is an independent journalist and audio producer.

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