Snapshot: Africa

Africa’s economic growth is projected to pick up to 3.5 per cent in 2018 and 3.7 per cent in 2019, respectively excluding Libya. The projected modest improvement in growth is underpinned by strengthening external demand and a moderate increase in commodity prices Source: World Economic Situation and Prospects, United Nations. Read More

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Africa at a Glance

Africa has made significant strides on improving its business landscape, an indication of the ...

Africa’s Trade and Economic Organisations

Highlights: With 16 landlocked countries, Africa is more fragmented than any other continent. A ...

Africa’s Informal Employment

Highlights: Africa has the highest rate of informality in the world estimated at 72% of ...