Regional Economic Outlook

Regional Economic Outlook, October 2019, Sub-Saharan Africa

Publication Date:

October 18, 2019

Summary:

Growth in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to pick up, though at a slower pace than previously expected. This revision reflects a more challenging external environment, continued output disruptions in oil-exporting countries, and a weaker-than-anticipated growth in South Africa. The challenge for the region is to boost growth to create jobs for the growing labor force, while protecting against debt vulnerabilities and risks from a difficult global environment.

Series:

Regional Economic Outlook

Subject:

Arrears Competition Emerging and frontier financial markets External debt Financial markets Public debt Public financial management (PFM)

Frequency:

Biannually