Africa: Taxing its way out of aid dependence?

13-Dec-2009

The OECD Development Centre, the African Development Bank and the UN Economic Commission for Africa gathered experts in Paris to discuss public resource mobilization and its role in reducing Africa’s dependence on external financial flows especially aid. Academics, development practitioners and experts from Africa and OECD used the December 14th meeting to debate the extent and sustainability of taxation’s contribution to Africa’s development. The discussions will provide inputs to the 2010 African Economic Outlook, which will be launched in May in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

OECD AfricanEconomicOutlook.org Wins Award for Best Website

23-Nov-2009

The Centre is pleased to announce that the African Economic Outlook, one of the OECD Development Centre’s flagship reports, won the Best in Class Interactive Media Award (IMA) for its website with an overall score of 500. This is the first perfect score in the history of IMA.

Promoting commercial agriculture in Africa

02-Oct-2009

Discover the latest edition of the "OECD Journal: General papers", edited by Kiichiro Fukasaku, that includes articles on commercial agriculture in Ghana, Mali, Senegal, Tanzania, and Zambia.

Lessons for Africa in new aid conditionality study

29-Sep-2009

The African Economic Outlook 2009 found Africa strengthening trade and development relations with emerging market economies including Brazil, China and India. A new Development Centre study, "Policy Ownership and Aid Conditionality in the Light of the Financial Crisis", discusses how all aid recipient countries should exploit the arrival of these and other new donors to demand fewer conditions on aid and adopt a more proactive approach to donors relations. For donors, the case is made that a more ‘arms-length’ relationship with recipient countries would be beneficial.

African Economic Outlook 2009

28-May-2009

The 2009 edition of the African Economic Outlook (AEO) covers 47 African countries, up from 35 last year. The report finds the region gravely affected by the global economic downturn. Following half a decade of above 5 per cent economic growth, the continent can expect only 2.8 per cent in 2009, less than half of the 5.7 per cent expected before the crisis.

African Economic Outlook 2009

11-May-2009

The 2009 edition of the African Economic Outlook (AEO) covers 47 African countries, up from 35 last year. The report finds the region gravely affected by the global economic downturn. Following half a decade of above 5 per cent economic growth, the continent can expect only 2.8 per cent in 2009, less than half of the 5.7 per cent expected before the crisis.

2009 AEO finds Africa’s growth streak shut down by the crisis

10-May-2009

After half a decade at over 5%, Africa’s growth rate is projected to halve from the 5.7 per cent estimated for 2008 to 2.8 per cent in 2009, according to the 2009 African Economic Outlook (AEO).

Le Centre de développement de l'OCDE réalisera une étude sur la mobilisation des ressources domestiques

28-Apr-2009

Le bureau Afrique et Moyen-Orient du centre de développement de l'OCDE entreprendra une étude qui traitera des stratégies que peuvent adopter les Etats africains pour un usage plus effectif de la mobilisation des ressources domestiques (MRD). La MRD sera cruciale pour compenser les déficits de finances publics engendrés par la chute actuelle de l’activité économique globale et l'effondrement des cours des matières premières. L'étude est financée par le Ministère italien des Affaires Étrangères et servira de référence au gouvernement Italien en vue de la préparation du sommet du G8 de 2009.

OECD Development Centre to produce domestic resource mobilization study

24-Apr-2009

The Africa and Middle East Desk of the OECD Development Centre is undertaking a study on how African states can more effectively mobilise domestic resources. A key objective is to offset the public financing shortages created by the current fall in global economic activity and the collapse of commodity prices. Contact: dev.africa@oecd.org

Save the Date: 9th International Economic Forum on Africa scheduled for June 5th

11-Mar-2009

Registration is now open for the annual Africa forum co-organized by the OECD Development Centre, the African Development Bank and the UN Economic Commission. The largest public debate on Africa held in France, the meeting will take place at the French Ministry of the Economy, Industry and Employment in Paris. This year, government officials and private sector representatives will examine the continent’s economic performance and its relationship to information and communication technologies (ICTs).

2008 AEO Goes to Jerusalem

OECD Development Centre Economist Federica Marzo and Head of Publications and Media Colm Foy travelled to Jerusalem for the "Israel and the African Green Revolution" conference at the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At the meeting, Marzo discussed the findings of the 2008 African Economic Outlook and their implications for the continent's agricultural sector. Israel is one of three new members of the Development Centre and the conference provided an opportunity to strengthen the growing relationship between the Centre, government, local researchers and experts. 

Africa Grabs the Spotlight in Paris: Eighth International Forum closes with great success

on 27-Jun-2008

The OECD Development Centre and the African Development Bank hosted the most successful International Forum on African Perspectives to date on Friday June 27, 2008 at the French Ministry of Economy, Finance and Employment. People working on and passionate about Africa’s future came out in record numbers (over 500) to listen to rich discussions and exchange with panelists.

African Economic Outlook at EU-Africa Summit - Lisbon, 8 December 2007

on 08-Dec-2007

The EU-Africa Summit in Lisbon featured a presentation of the African Economic Outlook (AEO). The side event “Measuring the Pulse of Africa: the African Economic Outlook” was co-organised by the OECD Development Centre and the African Development Bank at the invitation of the Portuguese Institute for Development Cooperation (IPAD).

Experts Meeting on "Technical Development Skills in Africa" - Paris, 10 December 2007

on 10-Dec-2007

This meeting brought together experts, representatives of government and the private sector, both from Africa and OECD countries, to exchange views on the key issues and challenges facing African countries in promoting technical skills development.

International Economic Co-operation with Africa: Views from Emerging Economies

on 22-Oct-2007

This is the theme of a high-level informal seminar organised by the OECD Development Centre on next Monday 22 October 2007 afternoon, whose scope is encouraging informal dialogue and exchange between emerging economies operators and African operators on the actual ways of implementing the economic co-operation

Canceled: Which Partnership Agreements after Cotonou Agreements?

on 21-Jun-2007

We regret we have to inform you that the seminar "Which Partnership Agreements after Cotonou Agreements?", which was to take place at the Salle du Parlement européen (Paris), Thursday 21 June, has been canceled for reasons beyond our control.

7th International Forum on African Perspectives: "Access to Drinking Water and Sanitation"

on 05-Jun-2007

The Forum on African Perspectives, jointly organised by the OECD Development Centre and the African Development Bank, featured a presentation and discussion of the brand new edition of the African Economic Outlook and focused on "Access to Drinking Water and Sanitation", an issue of major significance to the African continent.