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Sustaining and Accelerating Pro-Poor Growth in Africa
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Abstract

Growth in sub-Saharan Africa has recently shown signs of improvement, but is still short of levels needed to attain the Millennium Development Goals. Economists have placed increasing emphasis on understanding the policies that promote sustained jumps in medium-term growth, and the paper applies this approach to African countries. The evidence presented finds an important growth-supporting role for particular kinds of institutions and policies, but also highlights aspects of growth that are still not well understood. The paper includes policy guidance for ensuring that the poor benefit from growth.

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Author:
Mr. Kevin J Carey
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Mr. Sanjeev Gupta
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Ms. Catherine A Pattillo
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Series:
IMF Special Issues
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund
Language:
English
Publication Date:
28 Feb 2006
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781589064942.058
ISBN:
9781589064942
Pages:
100
Keywords:
ISI; SI; country; policy; growth rate; Dem. rep.; sub-Saharan Africa data; conflict country; World Bank's country policy; sub-Saharan Africa country; growth opportunity; country case studies; Income inequality; Poverty reduction; Total factor productivity; Inclusive growth; Sub-Saharan Africa; Africa; Global; growth in sub-Saharan Africa
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This publication should not be reported as representing the views or policies of the International Monetary Fund. The views expressed in this work are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the IMF, its Executive Board, or its management.
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