OVERVIEW

In this press briefing, Director of the African Department, Abebe Aemro Selassie, will discuss the October 2023 Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa. The report presents the economic outlook for the region and discusses key challenges faced by policymakers in the current environment, including the funding squeeze in the region. The report provides country-specific data and analysis, including through analytical pieces on issues of interest to the region such as debt, development assistance ,and Africa’s economic relationship with China.