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The results of a government survey show that over half of the population of South Africa lives in poverty in the wealthiest African nation. The national agency Statistics South Africa conducted the survey in 2009 and released the results on … read more »
By Eskinder Haile The IMF Vs. Ethiopia Alternative Methods Of Measuring Economic Growth ” If all economists were laid end to end, they would not reach a conclusion.” -George Bernard Shaw Ethiopia is clearly booming, not only the Ethiopian government … read more »
Posted in Article, Ethiopia, IMF
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Tagged Addis Ababa, Economic growth, Ethiopia, Ethiopia news, Ethiopian government, ethiopian news, GDP, IndepthAfrica, Meles Zenawi, Politics of Ethiopia, United States
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By Barbara Njau, Senior Reporter at fDi Magazine, fDi Intelligence Sub-Saharan Africa’s accelerated economic growth over the last decade has been well documented. Feted as the next boom market, especially with the backdrop of the economic slowdown in the West, … read more »
Guardian Reporters Bright ideas: A cellphone database for dairy farmers and a strain of sweet potato that can help fight child blindness. These are just two of the imaginative new ideas that are tackling Africa’s old problems 1. Hippo water … read more »
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Tagged Africa Countries, africa facts, africa for kids, africa karl wolf, africa lyrics, Africa news, africa news today, africa song, africa toto, african food, African History, GDP, Grant Gibbs, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Kenya, Mali, Nelson Mandela, reuters africa news, Senegal, Tanzania
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ABUJA – Despite security challenge posed by the Boko Haram sect and other issues, Nigeria’s economy recorded an unprecedented growth as it is said to be the third fastest growing economy in the world. Briefing State House correspondents after yesterday’s … read more »
Posted in Business, Economy, News
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Tagged Africa news, African news, China, Economic growth, GDP, Goodluck Jonathan, GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT, Independent National Electoral Commission, IndepthAfrica, Islamic Development Bank, Nigeria
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Vladimir NESTEROV At the moment, it is open to debate whether the Greek default is a fairly inescapable outcome or an accomplished fact, but, clearly, getting the Greeks out of trouble is not the point for those who handle the … read more »
Posted in Europe, Global Issues, Vladimir NESTEROV
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Tagged africa african news, Athens, European Central Bank, European Commission, European sovereign debt crisis, GDP, Greece, GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT, indepthafrica africa news, spain
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An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Mr. Peter Allum, visited Dar es Salaam during March 1–14, 2012 to conduct discussions for the fourth review under the Policy Support Instrument (PSI).1 The mission met with Finance Minister Mkulo, Bank … read more »
Posted in Documents, IMF, Miscellaneous, Press Releases
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Tagged africa african news, Board of Directors, Executive Board, GDP, GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT, IMF, indepthafrica africa news, International Monetary Fund, PSI, Tanzania
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By Nana Ampofo at Songhai Advisory Ghana marked 55 years of independence from colonial rule on 6 March 2012 – “no mean achievement” in the life of any nation, according to President John Evans Atta Mills speaking at the national … read more »
Posted in Article, Ghana, News, West Africa
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Tagged Africa news, African, African news, GDP, Ghana, Ghanaian, GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, Indepth Nigeria, Indepth Soccer, International Monetary Fund, John Atta Mills, World Bank
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ABUJA, Nigeria, February 28, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On February 22, 2012, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2011 Article IV consultation with Nigeria.1 Background Economic growth remains strong in Nigeria, with non-oil real … read more »
Posted in Press Releases
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Tagged Africa news, African news, Economic growth, Executive director, GDP, GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT, IMF, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, International Monetary Fund, Nigeria, SWF
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WINDHOEK, Namibia, February 9, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On February 6, 2012, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Namibia.1 Background The Namibian economy rebounded strongly in 2010 following the mild … read more »
Posted in Documents, IMF
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Tagged Executive director, Foreign exchange reserves, GDP, GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, International Monetary Fund, Namibia, South African Reserve Bank, Southern African Customs Union
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TRIPOLI, Libya, January 31, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Libya—Concluding Statement of the 2012 Staff Visit January 26, 2012 I. Overview 1. The mission is grateful to the Libyan authorities for their hospitality, collaboration and valuable input during technical and … read more »
ALGIERS, Algeria, January 30, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On January 11, 2012, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Algeria on a lapse of time basis.1 Background Despite an uncertain international … read more »
BANJUL, Gambia, January 20, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On January 18, 2012, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with The Gambia.1 Background The Gambian economy has performed well in recent years, … read more »
Posted in IMF, Press Releases
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Tagged Central Bank of The Gambia, Current account, Executive director, Gambia, GDP, GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, International Monetary Fund, Millennium Development Goals
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NAIROBI, Kenya, January 18, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On December 9, 2011 the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Kenya.1 Background Kenya’s economy has continued to expand, but high inflation and … read more »
Posted in Miscellaneous, Press Releases
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Tagged Central Bank of Kenya, Economic growth, Executive director, GDP, GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, International Monetary Fund, Kenya, Revenue
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Last week Forbes Magazine, in its list of the happiest and saddest countries in the world, disclosed that we are one of three saddest nations in the world. The recently released 2011 index, billed as an “inquiry into global wealth … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, Ethiopia
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Tagged Ayn Rand, Corruption Perception Index, Ethiopia, Ethiopians, Forbes, GDP, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, John Lennon, Transparency International
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South African authorities this week appeared to be unconcerned about the effect Swaziland’s debt crisis may have on the country and the rand. An International Monetary Fund (IMF) report stated last week that Swaziland might be close to financial collapse, … read more »
Posted in News, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland
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Tagged About Africa, Africa news, African History, African Maps, All Africa, Arab League, breaking news, East Africa, GDP, GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, IndepthGhana, IndepthMultimedia, IndepthNigeria, IndepthSouthAfrica, IndepthWorld, International Monetary Fund, North Africa, Pan African News, South Africa, Southern Africa, Southern African Customs Union, Swaziland, West Africa
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December 4, 2010 by benim
Bigger may not be better after all. A study conducted by the Canadian Centre for the Study of Living Standards has concluded what many Canadians have long believed: That Toronto is the most miserable city in the country. Despite having … read more »
Posted in Canada
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Tagged Bhutan, Canada, Canadian, GDP, GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT, happiness, human behavior, Human geography, IndepthAfrica, lifestyle-news, Megacity, miserable city, Population, Provinces and territories of Canada, Sherbrooke, toronto
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