African Economic Outlook

Combining the expertise of the African Development Bank, OECD Development Centre, and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, the African Economic Outlook (AEO) reviews the recent economic situation, the likely short-term evolution, and the social and political context of 35 African economies.

This annual report feeds into national, regional and international debates on economic policies in Africa. The AEO benefits from the support of the European Commission. (more... )

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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.

Africa’s economic growth in 2007 well above the long-term trend for the fifth consecutive year

13-May-2008

Africa’s average real GDP grew by 5.7 per cent in 2007. The 2008 African Economic Outlook report , jointly published by the African Development Bank, the OECD Development Centre and the UNECA expects the rate of GDP growth to strengthen to about 6 per cent in 2008 and in 2009. 

Africa, G8 and OECD send key messages on action for development in Africa ahead of Hokkaido Toyako G8 Summit

09-Apr-2008

More than 150 high-level representatives from Africa, G8 and OECD countries met in Tokyo this week to discuss key issues affecting Africa, ahead of the G8 Summit in Hokkaido on 7-9 July. 

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