Africa's Pulse
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Africa’s Pulse is a biannual publication containing an analysis of the near-term macroeconomic outlook for the region. Each issue also includes a section focusing upon a topic that represents a particular development challenge for the continent. It is produced by the Office of the Chief Economist for the Africa Region of the World Bank.
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Publication Africa’s Pulse, No. 28, October 2023: Delivering Growth to People through Better Jobs(Washington, DC: World Bank, 2023-10-04) World BankGrowth in Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to slow to 2.5 percent in 2023 from 3.6 percent in 2022. It is projected to increase to 3.7 percent in 2024 and 4.1 percent in 2025. However, in per capita terms, the region is projected to slightly contract over 2015-2025. The region faces many challenges, including a "lost decade" of sluggish growth, persistently low per capita income, mounting fiscal pressures exacerbated by high debt burdens, and an urgent need for job creation. Tackling these multifaceted issues requires comprehensive reforms to promote economic prosperity, reduce poverty, and create sustainable employment opportunities in the region. This will require an ecosystem that facilitates firm entry, stability, growth, and skill development that matches business demand.Publication Africa's Pulse, October 2012 : An Analysis of Issues Shaping Africa's Economic Future(Washington, DC, 2012-10) World BankThis Africa's pulse newsletter includes the following headings: Sub-Saharan African countries continue to grow at a steady pace; the region's decade-long economic expansion appears sustainable; and for newly resource-rich countries, strong governance will be key to harnessing resource wealth for development.Publication Africa's Pulse, February 2012 : An Analysis of Issues Shaping Africa's Economic Future(Washington, DC, 2012-02) World BankThis Africa's pulse newsletter includes the following headings: recent economic trends; global economic developments; and trends and outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa.Publication Africa's Pulse, September 2011 : An Analysis of Issues Shaping Africa's Economic Future(Washington, DC, 2011-09) World BankThis Africa's pulse newsletter includes the following heading: recent economic trends; and the challenge of employment in Africa: raising the productivity of the informal sector.Publication Africa's Pulse, April 2011 : An Analysis of Issues Shaping Africa's Economic Future(Washington, DC, 2011-04) World BankThis Africa's pulse newsletter includes the following heading: recent global economic trends and prospects; factors driving the region performance; risk to economic prospects; and rising commodity prices.Publication Africa's Pulse, April 2010 : An Analysis of Trends Shaping Africa's Economic Future(Washington, DC, 2010-04) World BankThis Africa's pulse newsletter includes the following headings: recent economic trends and prospects; Africa and the millennium development goals; and yes Africa can: success stories from a dynamic continent.