Economic Development
African Finance Ministers call for an IMF that is “fit for the 21st Century”
They want the operation model, lending instruments and governance structure strengthened to deal more effectively with global shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the unfolding climate crisis
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‘Invest in the people,’ says Seychelles president
Exclusive interview with James Alix Michel
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Seeking the ‘shoots’ of economic recovery
Uncertainty over when African growth will revive
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Emerging economies hold promise for Africa
But governments must play smart to get the best deals
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Debt relief for post-war rebuilding
Liberia scores big, but the Congo and C?te d’Ivoire are still waiting
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Africa begins to tap crisis funds
Fears that deeper global reforms will drag out
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World downturn squeezing Africa
Calls for more aid, greater voice in recovery plans
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Relief efforts gear up for Zimbabwe
Donors look for more progress on national reconciliation
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Out of crisis, opportunity?
Africa seeks a voice in global financial management
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A harvest of hope for African farmers
Malawi subsidies stimulate a bumper crop
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More policy freedom or belt-tightening?
New IMF programme targets ‘graduates’ of austerity plans
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Industrial countries write off Africa's debt
But will the G-8 deal be hobbled by new conditions?
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Workers’ remittances: a boon to development
Money sent home by African migrants rivals development aid
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New urgency for cancelling Africa’s debt
G-8 powers consider full write-off of multilateral obligations