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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    Africa's Pulse, April 2014 : An Analysis of Issues Shaping Africa's Economic Future
    (Washington, DC, 2014-04) World Bank
    This Africa's pulse newsletter includes the following The economic outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa remains robust, but growth is vulnerable to lower commodity prices and a slowdown in capital flows, the frequency and strength of growth spurts have increased, and growth has shifted the structure of African economies in favor of the resources and services sectors.
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    Africa's Pulse, October 2012 : An Analysis of Issues Shaping Africa's Economic Future
    (Washington, DC, 2012-10) World Bank
    This 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.
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    Africa's Pulse, April 2010 : An Analysis of Trends Shaping Africa's Economic Future
    (Washington, DC, 2010-04) World Bank
    This 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.