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Africa: Steady Growth, with Threat of Faster Inflation
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Length:
4 minutes
Released:
Jan 8, 2013
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Podcast episode
Description
The IMF is optimistic about the prospects for Sub-Saharan Africa, and expects regional growth to be around 5 percent in the coming year. But commodity price swings, inflation and the risk of a global downturn threaten this outlook. The Director of the IMF's Africa Department identifies the latest key economic trends in the region and how they will affect its people.
Released:
Jan 8, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode
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